11-20-03

 

25 Pointers:
1) What major world religion is based on the five pillars of faith?  Islam
2) What was the name of the "dude" played by Ben Curtis in the Dell Computer commercials?  Steven
3) What member of the Kennedy clan was convicted of the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley in 2002?  Michael Skakel
4) WHAT COUNTRY DID THE UNITED STATE ACCUSE OF PROVIDING NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY TO NORTH KOREA IN EXCHANGE FOR MISSILES?  Pakistan (we said Iran)
5) What mineral is abundant in bananas that would help athletes avoid cramps?  Potassium
6) (Sports!) What golf major did Tiger Woods win by a record 15 strokes in 2000?  US Open
7) Who played TV characters Chet Kinkaide, Hilton Lucas, Guy Hankes and a fellow named Heathcliffe?  Bill Cosby
8) WHAT IS THE ONLY MOUNTAIN RANGE EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER THAT IS NOT PART OF THE APPALACHIA MOUNTAINS?  Adirondaks (we said Ozarks)

50 Pointers:
9) What is the name of the first Korean car manufacturer to sell cars in the United States?  Hyundai
10) What is the name of the large mountain that overlooks Seattle?  Mount Ranier
11) WHAT IS THE SMALLEST IN AREA OF NEW YORK CITY'S 5 BOROUGHS?  Manhatten (we said Staten Island)
12) WHAT COUNTRY WAS THE FIRST TO DEVELOP CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA INTO MARKETABLE PRODUCTS?  Mexico (we had no clue and said Dominican Republic)
13) What legendary anchor man was known as "Old Iron Pants"?  Walter Cronkite
14) (Sports!) What 2 teams played in the first "Subway" World Series? New York Giants and New York Yankees
15) WHAT ANIMAL'S HAIR IS USED IN A CAMEL HAIR PAINT BRUSH (AND NO, IT IS NOT A CAMEL)? Squirrel (we said horse)
16) What union leader was honored with a California state holiday in 2002?  Caesar Chavez
 
FINAL QUESTION: WHAT SINGER COULD NOT PLAY HER GUITAR FOR A SIGNIFICANT
PORTION OF HER 2002 TOUR BECAUSE SHE FELL OFF HER RODEO-RIDING BOY FRIEND'S
HORSE?  Jewel (we said Winona Rider)

 

12-4-03 (1st place!)

 

 25 Pointers:
1) Who chronicled his rookie season in the book "Driver Number 8"?  Dale Earnhardt, Jr

2) What was the name of the sequel to the movie "Analyze This"?  Analyze That
3) Who gave birth to "Little Rocco" several weeks before the release of her latest CD?  Madonna
4) What is the only celestial object that is named after its discoverer(s)?  Comets
5) What is the name of the frog mascot of Kellogg's (formally Sugar then called Honey) Smacks?  Dig 'Em
6) (Sports!) Who was the subject character of ESPN's first feature presentation "A Season On The Brink"?  Bobby Knight
7) WHAT WAS THE 3RD COUNTRY TO SEND A SPACE VEHICLE TO MARS?  Japan (this was suggested but we opted for France)
8) What movie closed down Times Square for 3 hours on a Sunday Morning so Tom Cruise could run up and down Broadway? Vanilla Sky

50 Pointers:
9) What was the brand name of the artificial heart inserted in Barney Clark in 1982?  Jarvik-7
10) What river runs 315 miles from Lake Tear in the Clouds to the Atlantic Ocean?  Hudson River
11) What Italian-American producer displays his Oscars at a vineyard in Napa Valley?  Francis Ford Copolla
12) WHAT TRAGEDY IS ALLEGED TO HAVE BEGUN IN THOMAS FAYNOR'S BAKERY ON PUDDING LANE?  The Great Fire of London (we said Bubonic Plague)
13) Who were the first female rappers to receive Grammy awards in 1995?  Salt-N-Pepa
14) (Sports!) What basketball player for the New Jersey Nets is known to his team mates as "K-Mart"?  Kenyon Martin
15) WHAT ROCK GROUP DID JEFF "SKUNK" BAXTER PLAY FOR BEFORE LECTURING CONGRESS ON MISSILE DEFENSE?  Doobie Brothers (we had no clue and guessed U2)
16)  In what calendar month does the "Sap Moon" occur?  March

FINAL QUESTION: Who is the only US President to have served in the military in both World Wars?  Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

 

 

 

 

12-11-03


25 Pointers:
1) What geological era's rocks were first studied in Germany's Jura Mountains?  Jurassic
2) What Western US state is named after a valley in Pennsylvania?  Wyoming
3) What capsule like grain is harvested in Alamos Mexico by listening for a rustling sound?  Mexican Jumping Beans
4) To radio buffs, what does "AM" stand for?  Amplitude Modulation
5) Who became the first female head writer for Saturday Night Live in 1999?  Tina Fey
6) (Sports!) WHO IS THE ONLY NHL PLAYER TO SCORE 50 OR MORE GOALS IN A SINGLE SEASON AS A TEENAGER?  Wayne Gretzky (we suggest this but went for Mario Lemuix)
7) WHAT US STATE IS KNOWN AS "THE PATHWAY OF THE REVOLUTION" AND "THE CLAM STATE"? New Jersey (we said Delaware)
8) WHAT POPULAR FITNESS VIDEO SERIES STARS TAMILEE WEBB?  Buns of Steel (we said "Walking for Fitness"

50 Pointers:
9) What map making organization marks its maps with "USGS" (i.e., what does"USGS" stand for)?  United States Geological Survey
10) In what coastal Canadian city were the first 5 seasons of "The X-Files" filmed?  Vancouver
11) What single word is in the middle of the mosaic in the center of Central Park's "Strawberry Fields"?  Imagine
12) WHAT 2002 MOVIE CAUSED TIMES SQUARE BILLBOARD OWNERS TO SUE SONY PICTURES AS THEIR BILLBOARDS WERE DIGITALLY ALTERED TO ADVERTISE SONY PRODUCTS IN THE MOVIE? Spiderman (we said Vanilla Sky)
13) What presidential hopeful sued HBO for $1-billion in 2002 for showing him participating in a drug purchase from an undercover FBI agent?  Al Sharpton
14) (Sports!) WHAT HOUSTON COMETS SCORING DUO IS KNOWN TO WNBA FANS AS "SWOOPS AND COOP"?  Cheryl Swoops and Cynthia Cooper (we said Cheryl Swoops and Melinda Cooper)
15) WHAT DID CINCINNATI'S TARA PATRICK RENAME HERSELF AFTER BEING DISCOVERED BY PRINCE?  Carmen Electra (we said Sheena E)
16) WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK NAME OF THE WHITE CASTLE HAMBURGER THAT FEATURES 5 HOLES IN THE PATTY FOR FASTER COOKING?  Slider (we said Nickle Burger)

FINAL QUESTION: What nickname of the 1983 University of Houston basketball team was voted as the best all time team nickname in an ESPN poll?  Phi Slamma Jamma

 

12-18-03 (1st Place!)


25 Pointers:
1) Who was behind the steering wheel of "The Mystery Machine" in most "Scooby-Doo" episodes?  Fred
2) What U.S. distillery was the first to market potent cocktails with names "Down-home Punch", "Cactus Kicker" and "Wild Berry Jack"?  Jack Daniels
3) WHAT ORGANIZATION BENEFITED FROM THE FIRST CHARITABLE CHRISTMAS CARD?  Unicef (we said American Lung Association)
4) What presidential off-spring now is seen hosting dog shows on Animal Planet?  Ron Reagan, Jr.
5) What was the name of the girl that the New York Sun told "Yes, There Really Is A Santa Claus" in 1897?  Virginia
6) (Sports!) The San Jose Sabercats defeated the Arizona Rattlers in 2002 for what league's 16th championship? Arena Football League
7) WHAT WAS THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT HARRY POTTER RECEIVED AT THE HOGWARTS INSTITUTE THAT HE FOUND VERY USEFUL?  Invisible Cloak (we said Nimbus 2000 Broomstick)
8) WHAT POISON IS CREATED WHEN APPLE SEEDS ARE DIGESTED?  Cyanide (we said Arsenic)

50 Pointers:
9) What name is given to an electrical unit with zero resistance?  Superconductor
10) What company handles two thirds of the world's diamonds?  De Beers
11) What is the largest selling Christmas song of all time?  White Christmas (by Bing Crosby)
12) What U.S. state produces more chopped English Walnuts than any other?  California
13) Who had to re-marry Kelly Preston after the French Scientologist minister who performed the first ceremony was defrocked which made that ceremony "unofficial"?  John Travolta
14) (Sports!) What Chicago Cubs great won the first All-Star Game Home Run Derby in 1991?  Ryne Sandburg
15) What was the name of the mysterious man who gives Clara a nutcracker in the opening of the ballet "The Nutcracker"?  Herr Drosselmeyer
16) What chemical is extracted from oak bark and grapes that is used to produce leather?  Tannin


 

FINAL QUESTION: For whom is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of?  Children (he would have also taken Sailors or Prostitutes--no joke)

 

1-8-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What tool does Smokey the Bear wield in advertisements?  Shovel
2) What element does the human body required to prevent goiter?  Iodine
3) WHAT AUTHOR OF "BLUBBER AND WIFEY" DID THE BOSTON PHOENIX DUB "THE POET
OF PUBERTY"?  Judy Blume (we said J.D. Salinger)
4) What color ribbon signifies support for Breast Cancer Awareness?  Pink
5) What TV sitcom star lent his voice to the character "Stinky Pete" in the movie "Toy Story 2"?  Kelsey Grammer
6) (Sports!) What versatile Detroit Red Wing was the first European citizen to be named the NHL's MVP in 1994?  Sergei Federov
7) What is a fertilized egg immediately called according to Biologists?  A zygote
8) WHAT "SEX IN THE CITY" CHARACTER DATED: "ANGRY GUY"; "SPEED DATING GUY"; "MARATHON MAN"?  Miranda (we said Charlotte)

50 POINTERS:
9) What television huckster invented and marketed the home food dehydrator?  Ron Popeil
10) What company shocked the city of Seattle by announcing they were moving their headquarters to Chicago?  Boeing
11) What acclaimed Tim Robbins movie was largely filmed in the Ohio State Penitentiary?  The Shawshank Redemption
12) WHO WAS THE FIRST AUTHOR TO HAVE 3 BOOKS IN OPRAH WINFREY'S BOOK CLUB?  Toni Morrison (we said Anita Shreve)
13) WHAT SINGER'S SLOW SELLING CD EVENTUALLY SOLD 8 MILLION COPIES AFTER JAGUAR USED THE SONG "DESERT ROSE" IN THEIR TV ADS?  Sting (we said Britney Spears)
14) (Sports!) What award was known as "The Downtown Athletic Club Award" before 1934?  The Heisman Trophy
15) WHAT MOVIE WAS RANKED #1 BY THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE AS THE BEST LOVE STORY OF ALL TIME? Casablanca (we said Gone With the Wind)
16) What did NBC claim the "B.A." in Mr. T's "A-Team" character "B.A Beracus" stood for?  Bad Attitude

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT SOFT DRINK WAS FORMALLY KNOWN AS A "WACO" AFTER THE
TOWN IN WHICH IT WAS INVENTED?  Dr. Pepper (we said Jolt)

 

1-15-04 (2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) WHAT TV SERIES FEATURED A CARVER HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM WITH PLAYERS NAMED: "COOLIDGE"; "HAYWOOD"; "THORPE"; "JACKSON"?   The White Shadow (we said "White Knights")
2) What Iowa county still has 5 of its famed covered bridges?  Madison
3) What DeBeers slogan was deemed "Slogan of the Century" by Advertising Age?  "A Diamond is Forever"
4) What cartoonist of "Dennis the Menace" also acted as a spy for the CIA while visiting Russia?  Hank Ketchem
5) WHAT HOLLYWOODER CLAIMED HER "ONE HO" PRODUCTION OUTFIT WAS NAMED AFTER A GARDEN TOOL?  Whoopi Goldberg (we said Heidi Fleiss)
6) (Sports!) What college basketball coach is known as the "Wizard of Westwood"?  John Wooden
7) IN WHAT WAR DID THE U.S. WIN ITS FIRST BATTLE AT "THE BATTLE OF CANTIGNY"?  World War I (we misunderstood the question thinking it was the U.S.'s overall first victory and said War of 1812).
8) What artist followed up his "History of Rock" compilation with a CD named "Cocky"?  Kid Rock

50 POINTERS:
9) What slinky "Who's The Boss?" star now plays a advertising character called "Eva Savalot"?  Alyssa Milano
10) What 1960's band released "The Ghost Song" in 1995 using their long deceased lead singer's voice?  The Doors
11) WHAT M-WORD DESCRIBES THE MOUND OF ROCKS AND DIRT DEPOSITED BY A GLACIER?  Moraine (we said mesa--Tom P, we needed you for this last night!)
12) In 1989, Disney released its last movie where every frame was hand drawn. What was the name of that movie? The Little Mermaid
13) Who provided a fresh mount, food and lodging to John Wilkes Booth following Lincoln's assassination?  Dr. Samuel Mudd
14) (Sports!) Who was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award while being a member of 3 different teams? Roger Clemens
15) WHAT HOLIDAY DO BRITONS CELEBRATE ON NOVEMBER 5TH WHICH RECALLS A 1605 ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP PARLIAMENT?  Guy Fawkes Day (we knew it was the name of an individual but could not come up with a name other than "Simon Ligrue Day")
16) What wealthy comic book lead character has a robot maid named "Irona"?  Richie Rich

FINAL QUESTION: WHO WAS THE FIRST U.S. WOMAN TO BE PORTRAYED ON A U.S.
POSTAGE STAMP IN 1905?  Martha Washington (we voted on this answer, among others, and said Betsy Ross).

 

1-22-04

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What TV sitcom ends each show with the phrase "scrambled eggs all over my face. What is a poor boy to do?"? Frazier
2) What is the name of the "speedy delivery" character on "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood"? Mr. McFeely
3) What is "Dr. Phil's" last name? McGraw
4) WHAT IS THE LARGEST BIRD IN NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE ITS NEST ON THE GROUND? Turkey (we voted on this answer among others--team overwhelmingly voted for the condor)
5) Who played the character of "Julia the waitress" in the movie "Erin Brokovich"? Erin Brokovich
6) (Sports!) Who was the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 3338 consecutive games? Chick Hearn
7) HOW MANY VERTEBRAE ARE IN MOST MAMMAL'S NECKS? 7 (we guessed and went with 5)
8) What 1989 Billy Joel song was published in Scholastic Reader magazine as an instructional aid? We Didn't Start the Fire

50 POINTERS:
9) What heavy metal group was the first to sue Napster for copyright infringement? Metallica
10) What river's water is used to christen members of Britain's royal family? Thames (although Jordan is the real right answer--every team answer Thames and trivia master gave everyone credit for this).
11) What cartoon super trio discovered that the best way to fight the "Broccoloids" was to eat them? Power Puff Girls
12) Who cashed checks for TV movies based on her books: "Now and Forever"; "Crossings"; "A Perfect Stranger"? Danielle Steele
13) ACCORDING TO AN AEROSMITH SONG TITLE, WHAT IS LOVE HARD ON? The Knees (we said Heart).
14) (Sports!) WHAT CURRENT NBA TEAM WON 3 ABA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE 1970s? Indiana Pacers (we said New Jersey Nets)
15) What Alex Comfort instructional guide annually rates as one of the most stolen books? Joy of Sex (great guess T225)
16) WHAT CITY WAS THE FIRST TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN IN 1914? Detroit (we said New York City)

FINAL QUESTION: IN THE EARLY 1980s, AN OPERATING SYSTEM CALLED "QDOS" WAS DEVELOPED IN 6 WEEKS. WHAT DOES "QDOS" STAND FOR? Quick & Dirty Operating System (we said Quick Disk Operating System)

 

1-29-04 (2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS
1) What comic strip has a family dog named "Barfy"? The Family Circus
2) What classical composer died in 1827 probably due to lead poisoning according to recent analysis of his hair? Ludwig Von Beethoven
3) What Canadian liquor is sold in a blue/purple velvet sack? Crowne Royal
4) What song does Paul Schaffer and the CBS Orchestra play when the open up the "CBS Mailbag" on The Late Show with David Letterman? Please Mr. Postman
5) What movie is based on a story told by 101 year old Rose Dawson-Calvert? Titanic
6) (Sports!) WHAT MLB TEAM HAS A SCOREBOARD IN ITS STADIUM THAT IS KNOWN AS "THE TEAL TOWER"? Florida Marlins (we talked ourselves out of this and went with the Seattle Mariners)
7) What Saturday Night Live character followed up his "Deep Thoughts" and "Fuzzy Memories" with a book called "My Big Thick Novel"? Jack Handy
8) What city was home to Kemper Arena which received an AIA Honor Award on June 3, 1979 one day before its roof collapsed? Kansas City

50 POINTERS
9) AFTER OIL, WHAT IS THE WORLD'S MOST TRADED COMMODITY? Coffee (we suggested this but went with soy beans)
10) I-97 is the country's shortest highway at 13 miles connecting Baltimore to what city? Annapolis
11) What marvel comic book superhero saw his girl friend Gwen Stacey perish at the hands of "The Green Goblin"? Spiderman
12) What house hold term is given to a hole purposely left in a software security system by its programmer? Back Door
13) WHAT 1980's HBO SERIES RAN 8 SEASONS DESPITE STARRING SHANNON TWEED AND O.J.? First and Ten (no clue but we did recall a series called "Dream On" and went with that)
14) (Sports!) What Los Angeles Lakers hall-of-famer was the model for the silhouette in the NBA logo? Jerry West
15) What name did Sesame Street's Big Bird give his teddy bear? Radar
16) What is the maximum number of inches of rain an area can receive annually and still be classified as a desert? 10

FINAL QUESTION: What is the African American owned clothing line "FUBU" short for? For Us By Us (way to go Mary Ann K!!!)

 

2-5-04 (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS
1) WHAT DAY TIME DRAMA (i.e., SOAP OPERA) RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 50TH SEASON WITH THE RETURN OF PETER SIMONS AS "DR. ED BAUER"? The Guiding Light (we said As the World Turns)
2) What is Dwayne Johnson's alter ego name once he steps into the ring?  "The Rock"
3) What former first lady had one of her poems, "Ode to a Pill Box Hat", published for the first time in a 2001 book of poetry?  Jaqueline Kennedy
4) What 1990's hit TV series had as its opening song "With A Little Help From My Friends"? The Wonder Years
5) In the movie "When Harry Met Sally", what was director Rob Reiner's mother's famous line after Meg Ryan's erotic episode in the deli? "I'll Have What She's Having"
6) (Sports!) What school was the first to have a NCAA division 1 women's basketball team with 2 undefeated seasons? UConn
7) WHAT FRUIT HAS VARIETIES CALLED "SWEETHEART", "LAPIN" AND "REGINA"? Cherry (we said Strawberry)
8) WHAT GLITTER ROCKER CHANGED HIS REAL NAME, CHAIM WITZ, AS HE FELT THIS WOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE ROCK AND ROLL WORLD? Gene Simmons (we said Marilyn Manson)

50 POINTERS
9) WHAT COUNTRY DID GERMANY SEND "THE ZIMMERMAN TELEGRAM" TO IN 1917 ASKING FOR THEM TO JOIN IN AN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE USA? Mexico (we suggested this but opted for Russia)
10) What city was the setting for "The Thin Man", "The Sub-Terrainians" and "The Joy Luck Club"? San Francisco (way to go Peg B!)
11) WHAT BUDDING SUPERSTAR BECAME NASHVILLE'S FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TV NEWS ANCHOR IN 1972?  Oprah Winfrey (we said Charlie Pride)
12) How many years in 1 term of the FBI Director? 10 (good guess on our part)
13) What person is known as the "Father of Genetics" as he studied over 28,000 varieties of peas? Gregor Mendle (way to go again Peg B!)
14) (SPORTS!) WHAT PERSON NICKNAMED "BOOTER" BECAME A MEMBER OF THE US NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM AT THE AGE OF 15? Mia Hamm (we had no clue and said Beckham)
15) What does the "K" on bottles of Snapple stand for? Kosher
16) BESIDE THE PITCHER, HOW MANY FIELDERS ARE THERE ON A REGULATION WHIFFLE BALL TEAM? 2 (we said 3)

FINAL QUESTION: WHO WAS THE FIRST FEMALE TO BE INDUCTED INTO BOTH THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND THE ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC HALL OF FAME? Brenda Lee (we said Linda Ronstadt)

 

2-12-04


25 POINTERS
1) What name did Henry McKinney give his rubber soled canvas shoes in 1917 because of their stealthy quality? Sneakers
2) What bread brand did the FTC restrict in 2002 from advertising that it helped children's memories? Wonder
3) What daily comic strip has an occasional visitor named "Bob the Dinosaur, King of the Wedgies"? Dilbert
4) What digging mammal, a known carrier of leprosy to humans, is the state animal of Texas? Armadillo
5) What condition is caused in humans due to the lack of billirubin?  Jaundice
6) (Sports!) What NFL team signed so many University of Florida alumni that they became known as "Gators North"? Washington Redskins
7) WHAT PERSON DID LINUS HAVE A CRUSH ON IN THE SPECIAL "A CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE"? His teacher (this was suggested but we went with Marci)
8) What Hollywood hunk played the title role (i.e., who was "Private Ryan") in the movie "Saving Private Ryan"? Matt Damon

50 POINTERS
9) What Dallas based company introduced the first integrated circuit in 1958? Texas Instruments
10) What river's upper and lower stretches were never connected due to an incomplete Love Canal? Niagara River
11) What type of light is used in most remote controls? Infared
12) WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON KNIGHTED POSTHUMOUSLY BY QUEEN ELIZABETH WHICH OCCURED DURING HER GOLDEN JUBILEE IN 2002? George Harrison (we said John Lennon)
13) WHO WAS CUPID'S MYTHOLOGICAL MOTHER? Venus (we said Eros)
14) (Sports!) Who was the first MLB rookie since Jackie Robinson to lead the league in both batting percentage and stolen bases? Ichiro Suzuki
15) WHAT BUDDING TV HOST ONCE PLAYED THE ROLE OF "NURSE CALLAHAN" ON THE SOAP OPERA "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"? Kathie Lee Gifford (we were on the right track as we answered Kelly Ripa)
16) WHAT CONTINENT DO GEOLOGISTS BELIEVE WILL BE THE NEXT TO SPLIT IN TWO ALONG THE "GREAT RIFT FAULT"? Africa (we thought about the Iran Turkey area and answered Asia)
FINAL QUESTION: WHO WENT WINLESS IN 712 PGA EVENTS BEFORE WINNING HIS FIRST
TOURNAMENT ON THE SENIOR PGA TOUR? Bobby Wadkins (we didn't care about givingn an answer as we bet 0)--NO TEAM GOT THIS QUESTION RIGHT!

 

2-19-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What 87 year old red head finally made it into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2002? Raggedy Ann
2) WHAT STANDARDIZED TEST HAD IT START AS AN I.Q. TEST FOR "ARMY ALPHA" DURING WORLD WAR I? SAT (we mentioned this but opted for Iowa)
3) What major "Austin Powers" character had his anatomy altered due to a smelting accident? Gold Member (way to go Denny M!)
4) IN NELLE HARPER LEE'S NOVEL "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD", WHAT WAS "BOO" RADLEY'S CHARACTER'S REAL FIRST NAME? Arthur (we had no clue and went with Bouregard)
5) WHAT MAJOR SCREEN ACTRESS FIRST POPPED ON THE SCENE AS "LISA" IN THE MOVIE "AMITYVILLE 3D"? Meg Ryan (this was mentioned but we went with Terri Hatcher)
6) (Sports!) Who not only replaced Don Mattingly as the New York Yankee's 1st baseman but also bought his house? Tino Martinez
7) WHAT ROCK GROUP PLAYED 9 CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS AT NEW YORK'S MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN 1988? The Grateful Dead (some mentioned this but a majority thought it was the Rolling Stones)
8) WHAT UNTIDY CARTOON CAT ENJOYS EATING "GRITTY KITTY LITTER"? Stimpy (we had not real clue and opted for "Itchy")

50 POINTERS:
9) What 1981 Academy Award winning movie was largely filmed at New Hampshire's Squam Lake? On Golden Pond
10) What desert's sandstorms have covered large portions of the Great Wall of China? The Great Gobi
11) What city recently renamed its airport to "John Lennon Airport"? Liverpool, England
12) What was Theodore Geisel's middle name? Seuss
13) What lung disease infects 1 individual every second and kills 1.6 million people annually? Tuberculosis
14) (Sports!) WHO WAS THE ONLY NBA PLAYER IN THE 20TH CENTURY TO SCORE 40 REBOUNDS IN A SINGLE NBA FINAL GAME? Bill Russell (we guessed at Dennis Rodman)
15) What was the TV show "Survivor" setting where the "Rotu", "Maramu" and "Soliantu" tribes played against each other? Marqueses Islands
16) What other pen name does author Stephen King use to avoid over exposure? Richard Bachman

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT FAILED TRANSPARENT SOFT DRINK RESORTED TO USING VAN HALEN'S SONG "RIGHT NOW" TO ENTICE NEW DRINKERS? Crystal Pepsi (we thought we had the right answer, along with all but 2 other teams who had the right answer, with Pepsi Clear)

 

2-26-04  (1st Place!)
 
25 POINTERS:
1) What TV game show forces some of its contestants to suffer the indignation of "Plinko"? The Price Is Right
2) Who's tombstone reads that he was the founder of the University of Virginia but does not reference that he was also a President of the United States? Thomas Jefferson
3) What branch of the U.S. Armed Forces was the first to use video games in 2002 to prepare its recruits for basic training? Army
4) WHO SUED VH-1 TO PREVENT THEM FROM AIRING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT HER AND HER HUSBAND DAVID GEST? Liza Minneli (we had no clue and answer Christina Agulara)
5) What actress gained stardom by having lead roles in "Election" and "Legally Blonde"? Reese Whitherspoon (not to be confused with her twin sister "Grace")
6) (Sports!) How old does a person have to be to legally ink a contract under Major League Baseball rules? 16 (we voted on 16, 17 and 18 for answers and picked the right one)
7) What mathematical constant is thought to have been first calculated by the Babylonians in 2000 BC? Pi
8) What is the minimum number of selections a Bingo caller must make before someone can claim victory by "black-out"? 24

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT CITY'S "BLADE OF LIGHT" PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE WAS KNOWN AS THE "WOBBLY BRIDGE" UNTIL 91 HYDRAULIC SUPPORTS WERE INSTALLED TO STABILIZE IT? London (this won a vote but was undemocratically overruled by dictator Bruce who answered San Francisco)
10) PER MILE TRAVELED, WHAT IS THE LEAST LETHAL FORM OF TRANSPORTATION--AIRPLANE, BUS OR TRAIN? Bus (we said airplane)
11) Which of the original U.S. states waited until 1978 to adopt "Yankee Doodle Dandy" as its official state song? Connecticut (won by team vote)

 

12) What 1981 movie gave rise to action figures/sets for "The Map Room", "The Well of Souls" and "Streets of Cairo"? Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
13) What is the minimum number of merit badges a Boy Scout must earn to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout? 21
14) (Sports!) What record of Mark MacGuire's did Barry Bonds break on 9/28/01 with a total of 163? Base on Balls (i.e., Walks) in a single season
15) WHAT CONCEPT DID SANFORD FLEMING PROPOSE IN 1883 TO STANDARDIZE TRAIN SCHEDULES? Time Zones (this won by team vote but we changed our answer at the last minute to Time Tables)
16) WHAT "THE SOPRANO'S" CAST MEMBER SHARED A SONG WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN? Steven Van Zandt (I can't remember what we answered for this one)

FINAL QUESTION: What TV show earned 9 Emmy awards in 2000 which was the show's Sophomore season? The West Wing (way to go Mary Ann K--glad you are on our side!!!!!)

 

3-4-04    (2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) According to a 1990's advertising campaign, what percentage of Diet Pepsi is "Uh-Huh"? 100%
2) What Pontiac muscle car returned the "screaming chicken" to its hood for its last production year? Firebird
3) What 1980's band's fans called themselves "Block Heads"? New Kids on the Block
4) WHO HAD AN ASTOUNDING 1906 QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO HIM IN THE 2002 EDITION OF "BARTLETT'S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS"? William Shakespeare (this was suggested but Benjamin Franklin won by team vote)
5) FOR WHOM DID BEST MAN MICHAEL JACKSON CARRY A PORTION OF HER TRAIN DURING HER WEDDING IN MARCH 2002? Liza Minelli (we said Elizabeth Taylor)
6) (Sports!) WHAT NBA TEAM WAS THE FIRST TO GO THROUGH THE NBA PLAYOFFS NEVER HAVING LOST A ROAD GAME? Los Angeles Lakers (we said Boston Celtics)
7) WHAT NETWORK ATTRACTED MILLIONS OF NEW VIEWERS BY AIRING A PROGRAM CALLED "MAGNIFICENT LOVEMAKING"? PBS (we thought the obvious and answered The Playboy Channel)
8) What nickname did the media come up with for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency when it affected 12 year old David Vetter? Bubble Boy Disease

50 POINTERS:
9) What "S" word describes the art of carving ivory? Scrimshaw
10) Who failed her audition for "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" but later snagged Wil Smith as her husband? Jada Pinkett Smith
11) What two war vessels met in March 1862 at Hampton Roads, Virginia on the Elizabeth River? Monitor & Merrimac
12) WHO WAS VOTED "ROMANTIC ICON OF THE 20TH CENTURY" BY "ROMANTIC TIMES" MAGAZINE IN 2002? Fabio (ouch, this answer hurt as this is our team's standard answer for questions we have absolutely no clue on--the women on the team answered Richard Gere)
13) WHO HAD A ROLE IN "ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES" AS A PIZZA PATRON BEFORE BECOMING A U.S. CONGRESSMAN FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA? Gary Condit (we said Sonny Bono)
14) (Sports!) WHO WAS THE FIRST MANAGER OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES AND THE 46TH MANAGER OF THE CHICAGO CUBS? Don Baylor (we had no real good idea and went with current Cubs manager Dusty Baker)
15) What title has been given to: Pete Best; Brian Epstein; George Martin; Stuart Sutcliffe; "Murray the K"? The 5th Beatle
16) What soft drink originally was called "Zero Proof Hillbilly Moonshine"? Mountain Dew

FINAL QUESTION: What song by "The Buggles" has the lyrics "In my mind, in my car, we can't rewind, we've gone too far"? Video Killed the Radio Star (thanks Cory C for reading March 5th's trivia calender question on my desk early!!)

 

3-11-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What class of rocks is named after a Greek word that means "change in form"? Metamorphic (good job Mary Ann K!)
2) What U.S. monument celebrated its 20th anniversary by having 2000 volunteers read for 65 consecutive hours? Vietnam Veterans Memorial
3) What comic strip resorted to using a reader poll to name its newest character "Chip Gizmo"? Beetle Bailey
4) What 2001 movie was dubbed by reviewers as "Cruise & Cruz"? Vanilla Sky
5) What Minnesota landmark has an indoor amusement park named "Camp Snoopy"? The Mall of America
6) (Sports!) What horse race at Pimlico is named after the race's first winner? Preakness
7) WHAT COUNTRY IS SECOND ONLY TO SAUDI ARABIA IN KNOWN OIL RESERVES? Iraq (we voted on this and Venezuala and Venezuala won--Sorry Knud H!)
8) What Quentin Tarintino movie did John Travolta credit for reviving his floundering career? Pulp Fiction


 

50 POINTERS:
9) What car saw its manufacturer put up $70 million to have James Bond once again drive it in the movie "Die Another Day"? Aston Martin
10) Before starting "The Muppet Show", what late night show did Jim Henson work on? Saturday Night Live
11) What Canadian rockers took a long break following the deaths of drummer Neal Pert's wife and daughter? Rush
12) What Urban League leader became known as Bill Clinton's "first friend"? Vernon Jordan
13) What "Candle in the Wind" lyricist was tapped for a 1997 Princess Diana re-do? Bernie Taupin
14) (Sports!) What Big Ten football coaching legend was fired after punching an opposing player during the 1978 Gator Bowl? Woody Hayes
15) What home town comedian is celebrated in Jamestown, New York with a museum, film festival and a twice annual grape stomping contest? Lucille Ball
16) What bongo playing fish spokesperson at one time had a 91% consumer awareness? Charlie the Tuna

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS THE FIRST YEAR THAT THE IRS USED COMPUTERS TO PROCESS TAX RETURNS? 1987 (no one got this right...we guessed 1975)

 

3-18-04  (**3RD PLACE BY 1 POINT!**)


25 POINTERS:
1) What was the one word that Captain Marvel uttered to summon the powers of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury? SHAZAM (notice the first letter of each of these names!)
2) What soft drink used rappers and a vicious robot named "Voltron" in one of its "Obey Your Thirst" ads? Sprite
3) What mental disease did the lead character in the movie "A Beautiful Mind" suffer from? Schizophrenia
4) Who was the first car manufacturer to introduce a gas/electric hybrid car in the United States in 1997? Honda
5) Who dated Robin Givens, Juliet Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow before marrying in 2002? Brad Pitt
6) (Sports!) Who was the first (and only) player to show him wearing a Montreal Expos cap on his plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Gary Carter
7) What era saw the following periods: Triassic; Jurassic; Cretaceous? Mesozoic
8) WHAT 50 YEAR OLD SHOE BRAND WAS ONCE AGAIN MADE POPULAR BY CARRIE BRADSHAW WEARING THEM IN EPISODES OF "SEX IN THE CITY"? Dr. Sholls (we had no clue and answered Jack Purcells. FYI, Kathy B knew this one this morning before I wrote this note!)

50 POINTERS:
9) Which of the following was the first to enjoy fad status: Hula Hoop, Barbie or Mr. Potato Head? Mr. Potato Head
10) What U.S. state was carved out of portions of New Mexico, Utah, Kansas and Nebraska territories and was called "Jefferson Territory"? Colorado
11) The Confederate States knew it as "The Battle of Manassas"...what did the Northern states call this same conflict? The Battle of Bull Run
12) What computer company saw it stock in 1998 yield $229 for every penny invested just 10 years earlier? Dell
13) How many golden tickets did Willy Wonka hide in chocolate bars? 5 (good job George S!)
14) (Sports!) WHAT QUARTERBACK RETIRED IN 2002 HOLDING THE CAREER RUSHING RECORD FOR HIS POSITION? Randall Cunningham (we did not think about him and went with Steve Young over John Elway on this one).
15) What continent has land in Northern and Southern hemispheres, as well as, Eastern and Western Hemispheres? Africa (way to go Knud H)
16) What stopped Napoleon's troops in the Caribbean from invading the New World? Yellow Fever (he also took Malaria which is what our answer was)

FINAL QUESTION: What was the first American team to win the Stanley Cup? Seattle Metropolitans (1917. We thought it had to be an NHL team and answered Detroit Red Wings. The Stanley Cup pre-dates the NHL!)

 

3-25-04 (two teams tied for 1st, we had 2nd highest point total)


25 POINTERS:
1) What yellow sign did Michael Lerner come up with in 1984 that spawned legions of similar signs? Baby On Board
2) What potato company in 2002 marketed the following products to attract kids: Cinna-sticks, Funky Fries, Kool Blue and Coco-Crispers? Ore Ida
3) What game show host made an appearance on Will Farrell's last night as a Saturday Night Live regular? Alex Tribek
4) What name did Charlemagne give his empire once it was blessed by Pope Leo III? The Holy Roman Empire
5) What company went bankrupt in 1998 much to the surprise of its 2000 psychic employees? Psychic Friends Network
6) (Sports!) WHAT 2 TEAMS HAVE PLAYED AGAINST EACH OTHER A RECORD 28 TIMES IN THE HISTORY OF THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS? Montreal Canadians and Boston Bruins (we said Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs but did give Bruins some consideration)
7) What comic book company has given us the following characters: Elongated Man; Night Girl; Bouncing Boy? DC Comics (way to go George S!)
8) What "shock jock" fell off his horse in 2000 breaking 5 ribs, breaking a collar bone, separating his shoulder and collapsing a lung? Don Imus

50 POINTERS:
9) Who replaced Meredith Vieira to become the third woman to be a regular co-host on "60 Minutes"? Leslie Stahl
10) What state contains Mount St. Helens? Washington
11) Who are the only 2 signers of the Declaration of Independence to later become U.S. Presidents? John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
12) What teen tradition was hatched by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax when they added magic to a table top war game called "Chainmail"? Dungeons & Dragons
13) WHAT CRITTER WAS JIMMY BUFFETT "OFF TO SEE" ACCORDING TO HIS 1989 ALBUM TITLE? Lizard (we had no clue and went with Ferret. NOTE: Kathy B knew this one this morning when asked!)
14) (Sports!) WHAT SWIMMER WON 11 OLYMPIC MEDALS BEFORE RESURFACING AS A MATH INSTRUCTOR IN HAWAII? Matt Biondi (we said Mark Spitz)
15) What non-stick substance are Dockers pants treated with for stain prevention? Teflon (way to go Peg B and Heidi S for standing your ground on this one!)
16) What 8-stringed instrument is a staple in "Blue Grass" bands? Mandolin (WAY TO GO MIKE M!!!!!!!!!!!)

FINAL QUESTION: As in the computer language, what is the word "BASIC" short for? Beginner All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (you da man George S!!)

 

4-1-04
 
25 POINTERS:
1) What U.S. Government building is located on Jenkin's Hill? Capital Building
2) What does the "B" stand for in the computer term "USB"? Bus
3) What Country Music star had the hit "Shut Up and Kiss Me"? Mary Chapin Carpenter (way to go Lori M!)
4) WHAT CRIME FIGHTING ORGANIZATION HAS THE WORLDS LARGEST COLLECTION OF FINGERPRINTS? F.B.I. (we voted on this answer and Interpol and ended up answering Interpol)
5) What mission to the moon saw its astronauts use the Lunar Module as a "life raft"? Apollo 13
6) (Sports!) Who was the only Minnesota Twin to serve 1000 games as a 1st baseman and 1000 games as a 2nd baseman? Rod Carew
7) What kind of car does Claire Fischer drive to school in HBO's series "Six Feet Under"? A Hearse
8) What Fleetwood Mac song did Carlos Santana send up the charts in 1970? Black Magic Woman (way to go Denny M!)

50 POINTERS:
9) What pop music group did Eric Stefani leave to become a writer for "The Simpsons"? No Doubt (good word Bob B and Lori M!)
10) Who was the first U.S. President and First Lady since Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt to be the parents of 6 children? George & Barbara Bush
11) What actor played the part of a human in the first "Planet of the Apes" movie and then played the part of an ape in a 2002 "Planet of the Apes" re-make? Charlton Heston (we had a serious debate on this answer and Roddy McDowell--way to hold your ground Mary Ann K, Peg B and Heidi S!)
12) What Jennifer Lopez album title was named after the NYC subway line she used to ride? On The 6 (thank you to one of Mike and Cathy M's neices)
13) What European country's flag flies over Tahiti? France
14) (Sports!) What college team failed to have an unbeaten season when they went for a last second 2-point conversion to win in the 1984 Orange Bowl game? Nebraska (way to go Knud H!)
15) What Oxford scholar's 14 year and 1000 page writing effort was broken up into a trilogy by the publisher despite this being a format he detested? J.R.R. Tolkien
16) What salad vegetable comes in "Cipolinni", "Maui" and "Wala Wala" varieties? Onion (good job Mary Ann K!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT NAME DID ANTIGUAN AUTHOR ELAINE RICHARDSON GIVE HERSELF BECAUSE HER FAMILY DID NOT LIKE HER WRITINGS? Jamaica Kincaid (we debated on Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison but never considered/heard of Jamaica Kincaid. No team got this right!)

 

4-8-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What state is shoe horned in between Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas? Louisiana
2) What charge were 5 women executed for in 1692 in the state of Massachusetts only to be exonerated of the charge in 2001? Witchcraft
3) What "60 Minutes" correspondent has made it fashionable to wear polka dot ties with striped shirts? Morley Safer
4) What was the name of the Chevy Chase movie character that backed his car into Stone Hedge knocking it over? Clark W. Griswald
5) What annual White House event is only open to children ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult? Easter Egg Roll
6) (Sports!) Who was the first WNBA center to dunk a basketball in a league game? Lisa Leslie (way to go Dave H!)
7) HOW MANY TEETH JUT OUT FROM COUNT CHOCULA'S MOUTH ON CEREAL BOXES OF THE SAME NAME? 1 (we said 2 which, of course, was wrong
8) Who's image was overlayed on George Washington's in some versions of the colorized version of the Tennessee state quarter in 2002? Elvis Presley (way to go George S!)

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DID RAP/HIP-HOP SURPASS IN 2000 IN TERMS OF RECORD SALES TO BECOME THE 2ND MOST POPULAR FORM OF MUSIC? Country Music (we thought Country was #1 and opted for Rock & Roll)
10) What 1990's TV sitcom portrayed the perils of the Salinger clan? Party of 5 (way to go Peg B!)
11) What state's southern border is the original "Mason-Dixon Line"? Pennsylvania
12) WHAT THOMAS ROCKWELL BOOK ON HOW TO ADD PROTEIN TO YOUR DIET HAS BEEN GROSSING OUT KIDS FOR 30 YEARS? How to Eat Fried Worms (we said "Sam's Sandwich")
13) What southern law enforcement agency finally added its first woman after 170 years in 1993? Texas Rangers
14) (Sports!) What school, lead by David Thompson with 28 points, in 1974 defeated UCLA to end its streak of 7 consecutive NCAA basketball championships? North Carolina State (way to go Dave H again!)
15) What president's face is on the U.S. $1000 bill? Grover Cleveland
16) What Northern Ireland car company finally ran out of gas in 1982? Delorean

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT PLANT IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF VEGETABLE OIL? Soy Beans (we said Corn)

 

4-15-04  (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What music artist said "I make too much money to use crack...crack is whack!"? Whitney Houston
2) What company recalled its tire products in 2001 nearly bankrupting the company? Firestone
3) What U.S. state's flag is two sided and has a beaver portrayed on one of the sides? Oregon
4) What character did Tom Hanks play allowing him to be in the same movie with Elvis Presley and John Lennon? Forrest Gump
5) What planet's day is 24 hours 37 minutes long? Mars
6) (Sports!) WHO DID MARTINA HINGIS TEMPORARILY DROP AS HER DOUBLES TENNIS PARTNER IN A DISPUTE OVER WHO WAS THE REAL QUEEN OF THE TEAM? Anna Kournikova (we got hung up on the word "queen" in the question and went with Martina Navratilova)
7) What substance is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms at an angle of 106 degrees to 1 oxygen atom? Water
8) WHAT ESTONIAN-AMERICAN STARRED IN AMERICAN PIE, AMERICAN BEAUTY AND AMERICAN VIRGIN? Mena Suvari (we went for Eugene Levy)

50 POINTERS:
9) What Fox TV Network show had an episode where a mother cuts off one of her hands to free herself from her son's shackles? Boston Public
10) What 2 oceans are connected by the Bering Strait? Artic & Pacific
11) Who played God in the movie "Dogma" and could kill a man with her voice? Alanis Morissette (good job Bob B!)
12) What country gave the U.S. the most immigrants in the 1990's? Mexico
13) Besides a portion of Indiana, what 2 U.S. states do not recognize Daylight Savings Time? Arizona & Hawaii
14) (Sports!) What major league baseball team managed to finish a season in last place in the American League East, Central and West divisions all while being in the same city? Milwaukee Brewers
15) WHO TIED CINDY CRAWFORD WITH THE MOST APPEARANCES ON THE COVER OF "VOGUE" MAGAZINE? Claudia Schiffer (we had 4 suggested answers, none of the them the correct answer, the winner of team vote was Elle McPherson)
16) What American chain restaurant is the largest in China with 900 franchises? KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)

FINAL QUESTION: What American politician received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 2002? Rudolph Giuliani

 

4-22-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What Charlie Brown expression is the title of Charles Schulz's official biography? Good Grief!
2) What ice cream company at one time asked its white suited sales people to salute their customers after a sale? Good Humor
3) What six minute 1975 Queen hit was voted by Britains in 2002 as their favorite all time song? Bohemian Rhapsody
4) Who was responsible for the Julian calendar? Julius Caesar
5) What are the colorful outfits worn by the tribes on the TV show "Survivor" called? Buffs (way to go girls!)
6) (Sports!) What does the acronym "GB&I" refer to in terms of the golf competition faced by the U.S. team in the Walker Cup? Great Britain & Ireland
7) What space station launched in 1986 and designed to last 10 years finally fell to earth in 2001? MIR
8) WHAT U.S. MILITARY INSTITUTION FORCES INDIVIDUALS WITH TOO MANY DEMERITS TO WEAR A BLACK "N" OF DISHONOR? U.S. Naval Academy (we team voted on this and West Point and West Point won)

50 POINTERS:
9) What geological era are we currently living in: Cenozoic, Mesozoic or Paleozoic? Cenozoic
10) FOLLOWING RIVER, RAIN AND JOAQUIN, WHO IS THE LATEST PHOENIX FAMILY SIBLING TO HIT THE SILVER SCREEN? Summer (we had no clue but the girls had a good guess with "Willow")
11) What talk show host has a segment call "What If They Mated?" which features offspring of famous folks? Conan O'Brien (way to go George S)
12) Outside of Europe, what country is the largest wine producer? U.S.A. (winner of team vote--other choice were Australia and Chile)
13) WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CITY THAT IS POWERED BY BOTTLED UP FEARS OF CHILDREN IN THE MOVIE "MONSTERS, INC."? Monstropolis (we had no clue and guessed Dreamville)
14) (Sports!) WHO WAS THE FIRST PITCHER SINCE SANDY KOUFAX TO STRIKE OUT ALL THREE BATTERS IN THE FIRST INNING ON 9 STRAIGHT PITCHES? Pedro Martinez (we went with Curt Schilling)
15) FROM WHAT COUNTRY DID THE NETHERLANDS WIN ITS INDEPENDENCE IN 1648? Spain (we voted between Belgium, France and Germany and France won)
16) What budding British pop star started out being called "Little George O'Dowd"? Boy George

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT ORGANIZATION GIVES A "STRESSLESS BADGE" TO ITS MEMBERS WHO LEARN TO DEAL WITH EVERYDAY PRESSURES? Girl Scouts (we voted between American Heart Association and Alcoholics Anonymous and American Heart Association won--no team got this right!)

 

4-29-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What decorating reality show copies the British hit show "Changing Rooms"? Trading Spaces
2) What mystical board game came out with a glow in the dark version in 1998? Ouija
3) WHAT METEOROLOGICAL EVENT ARE THE 3 STEEPEST WOODEN ROLLER COASTERS IN THE U.S. NAMED AFTER? Cyclone (we said Comet not paying attention until it was too late to the meaning of the word meteorological)
4) What clothes designer's brand underwear has been advertised on the butts of Kate Moss, Macy Gray and Moby? Calvin Klein
5) What is the only New York City borough to be entirely on the U.S. mainland? The Bronx
6) (Sports!) What major U.S. sports league is the only one where all its team mascot names end in "S"? NFL
7) WHO BEGAN HIS 75 YEAR COMEDY CAREER IN A 1924 FATTY ARBUCKLE SHOW? Bob Hope (we voted on this answer and George Burns and George Burns won)
8) WHAT ORIGINALLY WAS MARKETED AS AN OFF-WHITE WALL PAPER CLEANER UNTIL IT WAS TURNED INTO A TOY IN 1954? Play-Dough (we said Silly Putty)

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT TOY RETURNED TO THE SHELVES IN 1980 WITH MODELS NAMED "GRUNT", "SHORT-FUZE", "FLASH", "SCARLET", "ZAP", "BREAKER", "STALKER", "ROCK AND ROLL" AND "SNAKE EYES"? G.I. Joe (we said Troll Dolls)
10) What cheery icon did originator Harry Ball only receive $45 because he failed to copyright it? Smiley Face
11) WHAT FAMOUS MOUNTAINEER'S 75 YEAR OLD CORPSE WAS FOUND BY ERIC SIMONSON'S PARTY 27,000 FEET UP MOUNT EVEREST? George Mallory (we had no clue and went with Sir Edmund Hillary which was stupid because he is still alive! No team got this right.)
12) WHAT BODY OF WATER SURROUNDS THE ISLAND COUNTRY OF BAHRAIN? Persian Gulf (we said Indian Ocean)
13) WHAT WEEKLY TV SHOW WAS ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN WATCHED BY 60 MILLION PEOPLE IN 60 COUNTRIES AS OF 2001? The Simpsons (we voted on this answer and Baywatch and Baywatch apparently won)
14) (Sports!) What blond buzz-cut rookie football player only played 3 injury filled years despite receiving a record $11 million contract? Brian Bosworth (good recall Knud H!)
15) WHAT CHOCOLATE BRAND IS PRODUCED IN A READING, PENNSYLVANIA FACTORY OWNED BY CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY? Godiva (we said Nestle. No team got this right)
16) What optimistic thespian penned a book entitled "Nothing Is Impossible: Reflections On A New Life"? Christopher Reeve (way to go Mary Ann K for this answer and a couple more above!!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT ARTIST WAS RELEASED BY HER RECORD COMPANY IN 2002 DESPITE HAVING HAD 15 PRIOR #1 HITS? Mariah Carey (we said Whitney Houston)

 

5-6-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What sneaker innovation did Kangaroo Shoe Company introduce in the 1970's? Zipper Pocket (way to go Lori M!)
2) Who cut a rug with Fred Astaire in 9 Hollywood musicals? Ginger Rogers
3) What venomous snake slithers through all 48 continental U.S. states? Rattlesnake
4) What 2001 movie used 700 sticks of dynamite and 4000 gallons of gasoline to blow up ships? Pearl Harbor
5) What abbreviation for the Republican party did the Wall Street Journal stop using claiming it confused its readers? G.O.P.
6) (Sports!) Who tied Paul "Bear" Bryant for the second most wins as a college football coach with a win over Virginia Tech in the 2002 Gator Bowl? Bobby Bowden
7) What famous firefighter is buried in Capitan Historical State Park? Smokey (the) Bear
8) WHAT GREEK TOWN WAS HOST TO THE ORIGINAL (i.e., ANCIENT TIMES) OLYMPIC GAMES? Olympia (we talked about Olympus but opted for Athens in the end)

50 POINTERS--EXCEPT FOR #14 WHICH WAS A SPECIAL 100 POINT QUESTION THIS WEEK ONLY:
9) Who told actor Wil Smith "I was right, you ain't pretty enough to play me"? Muhammad Ali
10) WHAT BEVERAGE DO GERMANS TRADITIONALLY DRINK FROM AN AMBER COLORED HOCK GLASS? Wine (we thought we had a good chance with Schnapps)
11) WHAT IS THE SLEEP DISORDER "RLS" SHORT FOR? Restless Leg Syndrome (we said REM Less Sleep)
12) What Great Lake is connected to Lake Erie by the Welland Canal? Lake Ontario
13) What naturalist observed the same Galapagos Island tortoise that is now 172 years old and can be found in a Queens land, New Zeeland zoo? Charles Darwin
14) (Sports!) IN 1982, WHO BECAME THE FIRST 3-TIME NHRA CHAMPION? Shirley "Chi-Chi" Muldowney (this answer was suggested but not seriously considered...argument was over Don Garlitts and Don Prudholm--Garlitts was our answer)
15) WHAT PERSON INSISTED THAT HIS BOOK "BUSINESS @ THE SPEED OF THOUGHT" BE PUBLISHED IN 60 COUNTRIES AND IN 25 LANGUAGES ALL WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF ITS RELEASE? Bill Gates (strongly suggested but because the "@" sign was used in the question which is an IBM logo of late, we went with Lou Gerstner)
16) How many U.S. presidents held a PhD at the time they became president? 1 (we thought it was Jimmy Carter, it actually was Woodrow Wilson)

FINAL QUESTION: What is the smallest integer greater than 1 that is not only a perfect square but also a perfect cube? 64

 


 

5-13-04  (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What "soldier's newspaper" was started by U.S. Grant's troops in 1861 after finding the Bloomfield Herald office unoccupied? Stars & Stripes (way to go Knud H)
2) Who became the oldest astronaut following his space adventure in 1997? John Glenn
3) HOW MANY U.S. STATES SHARE A LAND BORDER WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA? 3 (we voted on this and 4 thinking Idaho had a border along with Oregon, Nevada and Arizona)
4) How many segments make up most/all insects? 3
5) What 1999 movie caused theater owners to warn patrons "be careful to not throw up" due to the movie's filming methods? Blair Witch Project (way to go Mary Ann K)
6) (Sports?) What major league baseball team played home games in Jarry Park before moving to Olympic Stadium? Montreal Expos
7) What Prince song included the line "move over baby and give me the keys"? Little Red Corvette (glad you are on the team Brian G)
8) WHAT WAR SAW THE FIRST USE OF THE BAZOOKA IN BATTLE? World War II (we debated on this and WW I)

50 POINTERS:
9) Who invented the Mercury thermometer? Gabriel Fahrenheit
10) What Mark Twain character thought the way to remove warts was to "throw a dead cat at the devil in a cemetery at midnight"? Huckleberry Finn (way to hold your ground Mary Ann & Knud over "Engine Joe")
11) What river begins in Montana where the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers meet? Missouri River
12) What movie has Dan Taminskey getting the "willies" every time he heard his voice coming out of the character played by George Clooney's mouth? Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
13) Who was the first U.S. President to be inaugurated in Washington D.C.? Thomas Jefferson
14) (Sports!) What Boston Celtic great retired in 1997 after playing for 21 years by saying "my time has run out of time"? Robert Parrish
15) What type of creature is a "Sea Wasp" which is the world's deadliest creature? Jellyfish (won a team vote over 5 different answers suggested)
16) Who is the only person to speak at the U.S. Presidential inaugurations in 1965, 1969, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989 and 1993? Billy Graham

FINAL QUESTION: What 2001 film was the first animated feature to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival since Peter Pan? Shrek

 

5-20-04  (1st Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What is the name of the victim in the board game "Clue"? Mister Body (way to go Dave H!)

2) What is the start of a horse race called? Post Time

3) What is the minimum age one must be to become President of the United States? 35

4) What organ is prepared to make tripe? Stomach

5) What vegetable comes in varieties called White Horse, Igloo and Snowball? Cauliflower

6) (Sports!) What U.S. skier did not compete for 2 years after shattering her left leg and shredding her right knee ligaments during the 1998 World Cup Finals? Picaboo Street

7) What gunslinger declared in a speech at Oxford University that his gun would have to be pried from his "dead hands"? Charlton Heston

8) What landmark birthday did the Social Security system celebrate on August 14, 2000? 65 (they could collect from themselves I guess)

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What is the only New England state to not have a border on the Atlantic Ocean? Vermont

10) How many sides are on an Heptagon? 7 (way to hang in there Cory C!!)

11) WHAT HOTEL CHAIN'S ATLANTA, CHICAGO, NEW YORK AND BOSTON HOTELS ALL RECEIVED 5 STARS FROM THE MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE IN 2001? 4 Seasons (we said Hilton after a close team vote on this and Hyatt)

12) What rapper used the "I Dream of Jeannie" tune in one of his songs? Wil Smith (good work Lee M!)

13) WHAT BLOOD SPORT GAVE RISE TO THE TERM "CREST FALLEN"? Cock Fighting (we had this answer and Jousting and Jousting seemed to most of us to be a better answer)

14) (Sports!) What is the outdoorsman sport "burling" otherwise known as? Log Rolling

15) Who did David Dinkins defeat in 1989 to become New York City's first African American mayor? Rudolph Guiliani

16) What is the only future U.S. state that Japanese forces occupied a part of during World War II? Alaska

 

FINAL QUESTION: Who was the first former Beatle to have a chart topping hit after the group's break up in 1970? George Harrison

 

5-27-04  (1st Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What literarary character has a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead? Harry Potter

2) HOW MANY PAIRS OF CHROMOSOMES ARE THERE IN A HUMAN? 23 (we had several guesses but opted for 13)

3) What letter is directly right of the letter "K" on a QWERTY keyboard? L

4) What is the second full moon in the same calendar month called? Blue Moon

5) What is a cow that has never given birth to a calf called? Heifer

6) (Sports!) What strife-riden country was the only one to be banned from the 2000 Summer Olympic Games? Afghanistan

7) What U.S. city was the first to benefit from a subway system? Boston

8) What country did President Clinton decide to bomb as a result of an assasination threat on former President George H.W. Bush in 1998? Iraq (way to go Lee M!)

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What Greek word means "painless, happy death"? Euthanasia

10) WHAT SHOW REPLACED "BANNED FROM AMERICA, THE WORLD'S SEXIEST TELEVISION" ON FEBRUARY 15, 2000 WHICH THE FOX NETWORK REGRETTED AIRING? Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?

11) What U.S. state calls it Northern most inhabitants "Youpers"? Michigan

12) In what decade did "Golden Books" start putting its readers to sleep? 1940's (we initially went with 1950's but eventually put this and 1940's to a vote which the 40's overwhelmingly won!)

13) What is deactivated when one pushes "*70" on a telephone keypad? Call Waiting

14) (Sports!) What golfing great has the nicknames "Ohio Fats" and "Blobbo"? Jack Nicklaus

15) What homely creature sitings lead sailors to create stories of mermaids? Manatees

16) What U.S. President died at the height of the "Tea Pot Dome Scandel"? Warren G. Harding

 

FINAL QUESTION: What is the opposite of "Orient"? Occident (way to go Knud H!!!!!!!!)

 

6-3-04    (2nd Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What blonde bombshell is married to Country Music star Tim McGraw? Faith Hill (way to go Cory C--you even had on a "Tim McGraw" concert shirt!)
2) What playground favorite game was banned from gym classes in 2002 as it was deemed to not promote team play? Dodge Ball
3) What university makes its home in Hanover, New Hampshire? Dartmouth
4) What unseen character on the TV sitcom "Frazier" came into money through her family's sales of urinal cakes? Maris (way to go Peg B!)
5) What pop star said that he went into his attic for months when he heard that his music may have been one of the inspirations for the Columbine shootings? Marilyn Manson (after starting with Ozzie Osbourne, Lee and Cory changed their minds to the right one!)
6) (Sports!) What coach did university president Myles Brand fire in 2000 to achieve his "15 minutes of fame"? Bobby Knight
7) What vintage TV sitcom did comedian Bill Maher say was better than the reality show "Survivor"? Gilligan's Island
8) What tourist attraction in London do cabbies refer to as the "Gasworks"? Parliament (we voted on this and the power plant in London--name escapes me this morning).

50 POINTERS:
9) What cartoonist has siblings named Mark, Lisa, Maggie and Patty? Matt Groening
10) WHAT RIVER IS THE GRAND COOLEY DAM LOCATED ON? Columbia (we voted on the Colorado and Snake and the Snake River was our answer)
11) What war was fought by the houses of York and Lancaster? The War of the Roses
12) What rap act has members "MCA", "Mike D" and "King Ad Rock"? Beastie Boys (way to go Lee M!)
13) WHAT COUNTRY CONTAINS TIMBUKTU? Mali (we were close geographically with our answer of Sudan)
14) (Sports!) Whose famous jaw did Ken Norton break during a boxing match in 1973? Muhammad Ali
15) What long gone shaving cream had a billboard ad that said "it's so creamy it is almost fattening!"? Burma Shave
16) What do "bicornate" animals have 2 of? Uterus (be more confident Peg B!) but he also took horns as an acceptable answer.

FINAL QUESTION: What major league team had no less than 72 individuals play at 3rd base in the franchise's first 20 years of existence? New York Mets ("get a real question!" says our resident Mets-fanatic Knud H!)

 

6-10-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What Ohio farm girl once shot a cigarette out of the mouth of Kaiser Wilhelm? Annie Oakley
2) What unit of measure is used for a horse's height? Hand
3) What U.S. holiday stimulates the most phone calls? Mother's Day
4) WHAT ROCK STAR HAD HIS ASHES SPREAD ON THE GANGES RIVERS ON APRIL 4, 1996? Jerry Garcia (we did not think of this and went with Kurt Cobain)
5) What English explorer was set adrift by his mutinous crew in a bay that now bares his name? Henry Hudson
6) (Sports!) What NFL coach resigned 2 days after his team won the Super Bowl in 2000? Dick Vermeil
7) What game of chance has a "proposition area", a "come box" and a "don't come box"? Craps (Way to go Kathy B!!)
8) What "Seinfeld" character does not each fruit because it makes him incontinent and also does not go to the beach because he freckles? Newman (Way to go again Kathy B!!)

50 POINTERS:
9) What performance enhancing drug used an initial advertising slogan "let the dance begin"? Viagra
10) What U.S. state is stuck with the cactus as its official state flower? Arizona (winner of team vote on Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico)
11) In what sport do combatants strap on a mawashi belt before stepping into the ring? Sumo Wrestling (way to go Dave H!)
12) On the final episode of "Cheers", what did Sam Malone finally admit to wearing? Hair Piece
13) What continent has locations called "Queen Maud Land", "Wilkes Land" and "Byrd Land"? Antartica (even though he spelled "Byrd" "Bird" and caused a bit of a team debate)
14) (Sports!) WHAT LEAGUE CALLED ITS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME "THE BIG GAME AT THE END"? XFL (we had no clue and said Arena Football League)
15) What must the Fahrenheit temperature be for paper to burn? 451 (way to go Allan K!)
16) What future Academy Award winner was also a break dancer at the 1984 Olympic Games? Cuba Goding, Jr (way to go Mary Ann K!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT ACTRESS PLANTED A SMOOCH ON ROSANNE IN TELEVISION'S FIRST SAME SEX KISS? Muriel Hemmingway (we thought it was Sandra Bernhard but never thought of Muriel Hemmingway)

 

6-17-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What actress portrayed a wealthy and always present virgin on "Beverly Hills 90210"? Tori Spelling (way to start off with the team Danielle M!)
2) What 2 U.S. states end in the letter "Y"? New Jersey & Kentucky
3) What pro wrestler's widow received an $18 million settlement from the then WWF? Owen Hart (way to go Cory C!!)
4) What is the country formally known as East Pakistan now known as? Bangladesh
5) What former cabinet member did Will Farrell play on "Saturday Night Live" by putting on a blue dress and pearls? Janet Reno
6) (Sports!) WHAT NBA TEAM WELCOMED BACK DANNY FORTSON AFTER A TRADE OF HIM TO ANOTHER TEAM FELL THROUGH AND HE WAS QUOTED AS SAYING HIS FORMER TEAM WAS "A SINKING SHIP"? Boston Celtics (we guessed it was the Los Angeles Clippers)
7) What mixed drink consists of: gin; vodka; tequila; triple sec; rum; lemon juice; Coca-cola? Long Island Ice Tea (had a few of these huh Lee M?!)
8) WHAT SHAKESPEARE PLAY FEATURES CHARACTERS NAMED "ROSENCRANS" AND "GUILDENSTERN"? Hamlet (some one suggested this but we went with "The Merchant of Venice").

50 POINTERS:
9) What pop star allowed her gastric by-pass surgery to be broadcast on the web after which she lost 150 pounds and 20 dress sizes? Carnie Wilson
10) IN WHAT OCEAN IS THE "JAVA TRENCH" LOCATED? Indian Ocean (we voted on this and the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific won)
11) HOW MANY COLORED CIRCLES ARE THERE ON A "TWISTER" MAT? 24 (we voted on this and 20 and 20 won)
12) WHAT LAS VEGAS HOTEL BOASTS OF HAVING A $285 MILLION ART COLLECTION? Bellagio (we again voted on this and the Venetian and the Venetian won)
13) What is the transformation from vapor to liquid called? Condensation
14) (Sports!) What "come back kid" defeated Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis on the way to winning the 2001 Australian Open Women's Singles Championship? Jennifer Capriati
15) WHO WAS MINEHAHA'S HAPPY HUSBAND? Hiawatha (we guessed with an answer of Running Bear)
16) In what country is the Official Olympic Museum located? Switzerland (finally a good winner of a team vote with the other suggested country being Greece)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT IS BLONDIE BUMSTEAD'S MAIDEN NAME? Boopadoo (NO TEAM GOT THIS RIGHT--DID NOT MATTER FOR "T225" BASED ON THEIR WAGER--WE ANSWERED "FABIO" ANYWAY)

 

6-24-04

 

25 POINTERS:

1) On Mount Rushmore, who's face is wedged between Jefferson's and Lincoln's? Teddy Roosevelt

2) What two calendar months are named after mortal men? July and August

3) What MTV veejay learned that Jennifer Love Hewitt was dumping him after watching a Howard Stern show? Carson Daly (glad you are on our team Cory C!)

4) What is joined with an orange to make a clementine? Tangerine

5) WHAT IS THE EASTERN MOST U.S. STATE CAPITAL? Augusta (we debated on this and Boston and went with Boston)

6) (Sports!) What is the parallel to the net out of bound line on a tennis court called? Baseline

7) WHAT FABLED CAPTAIN WAS THE MASTER OF THE RESOLUTION ON CAPTAIN COOK'S LAST JOURNEY TO THE PACIFIC? William Bly

8) What U.S. state is home to 40 different Indian nations? Oklahoma (winner of team vote of 6 possible answers!)

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What animal makes up the body of a griffin? Lion (winner of team vote with this and a monkey)

10) WHAT RAPPER FOUNDED THE "NO LIMIT" CLOTHING LINE? Master P (we guessed with Dr. Dre)

11) What 1991 thriller was only the 3rd motion picture to earn Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screen Play? Silence of the Lambs

12) WHAT ASIAN COUNTRY'S WATERWAYS IN 2000 ACCOUNTED FOR ONE THIRD OF THE WORLD'S PIRATE ATTACKS? Indonesia (we said Phillipines)

13) What fictional rock band was portrayed in the movie "Almost Famous"? Still Water

14) (Sports!) What record holding NFL quarterback's last game was a 62-7 playoff loss? Dan Marino

15) WHAT FRIEND OF MICHAEL STIPES DID R.E.M. DEDICATE ITS "MONSTER" ALBUM TO? River Phoenix

16) ON "SOUTHPARK", WHAT NAME DID MR. AND MRS. HANKEY GIVE THEIR LITTLE ONES? Nuggets (we said Poolets)

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHO'S FACE WAS ON THE COVER OF THE LARGEST SELLING ISSUE OF "TIME" MAGAZINE SHORTLY FOLLOWING HIS DEATH? John F. Kennedy, Jr (we said JFK...no team got this right)

 

7-1-04 (**1st Place—PERFECT SCORE!!**)


25 POINTERS:
1) What is cancer of blood known as? Leukemia
2) What U.S. President's museum/library contains a fragment of the Berlin Wall and a broccoli tapestry? George H.W. Bush
3) What kind of number is "pi"...imaginary, irrational or irregular? Irrational
4) What is the next year that will read the same when it is viewed (flipped end for end and) upside down? 6009 (although he did take 3000 because he did not specify the "flipped end for end" in his question)
5) What actress had roles in the epics "Live Nude Girls" and "Porky's" before "Sex in the City" beckoned? Kim Catrell
6) (Sports!) What St. Louis Rams player became the 2nd in NFL history to have 1000 yards rushing and 1000 yards receiving in the same season? Marshall Faulk
7) What TLC rapper was fined $10,000 for torching Andre Rison's home? Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez
8) What is the dot above a lower case letter "i" called? Tittle

50 POINTERS:
9) Who did Jay Leno say was the first Nike Thai employee to make more than 11 cents an hour? Tiger Woods
10) What is the spot on the surface of the earth called that was an earthquake's focus? Epi-center
11) What movie producer/director created a movie about polluters in Flint, Michigan for his Eagle Scout project? Michael Moore
12) What are the only 2 land-locked countries on the South American continent? Bolivia and Paraguay (good team debate on this one!)
13) What video celebrity did Angelina Jolie take the role of in a 2001 movie? Lara Croft
14) (Sports!) What female skated her way on to 3 Sports Illustrated covers in the 1990's? Bonnie Blair (winner of team vote)
15) What "block-busting" video game did Steven Jobs and Steve Wozniak develop for Atari in 1976? Breakout
16) What two cities were linked in the nation's first trans-continental phone line? New York and San Francisco

FINAL QUESTION: What comet did the members of the "Heaven's Gate" cult hope to catch a ride on after committing suicide in 1997? Hale-Bopp

 

7-8-04     (**PERFECT SCORE GOING INTO LAST QUESTION—OOPS!!**)

 

25 POINTERS:

1)  What is the name of the good witch in the Wizard of Oz?  Glenda

2)  How many legs does a daddy long legs have?   We said 8. He accepted 6 or 8.

3)  What does LED stand for?  Light Emitting Diode

4)  What was the first message recorded by Thomas Edison?  Mary had a little lamb

5)  What deodorant brand was the first to be marketed in roll on form?  Ban

6)  (Sports!) What baseball team owner once skippered the U.S. to victory in America's cup?  Ted Turner

7)  What modern country was formerly known as Mesopatamia?  Iraq

8)  What 'O' word is another name for a killer whale?  Orca (not Oprah)

 

50 POINTERS:

9)  What movie includes Robert Duvall's line, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."?  Apocalypse Now

10)  Who were the only two Americans to be executed for being Russian spies (last name only)?  Julius and Ethel Rosenberg

11)  What nickname was given to convicted killer Robert Stroud as a result of the research he did while in prison?  Birdman of Alcatraz

12)  What TV show features a rendition of the burial song each time an Amazon dies?  Xena Warrior Princess

13)  What is the only chemical element named for a U.S. state?  Californium

14)  (Sports!) What two cities were home to the Braves before they moved to Atlanta?  Boston and Milwaukee

15)  What fictional character had relationships with Vesper Lin, Tiffany Case, and Honeychile Ryder?  James Bond

16)  Which of the original thirteen colonies was known as New Sweden?  Delaware

 

FINAL QUESTION:  WHAT ACTRESS PLAYED THE NEXT KARATE KID BEFORE GOING ON TO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS?  Hillary Swank (team had no idea and went bust because they bet it all)

 

7-15-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What comedian wears a price tag hanging from her hat? Minnie Pearl
2) FROM WHAT 2 ANIMALS IS ANGORA HARVESTED? Rabbit and Goat (we said Sheep and Goat)
3) Who is the only one of the Seven Dwarfs to not have a beard? Dopey
4) What is Kinesiology the study of? Human Movement
5) What singer's debut album was titled "Pieces of You"? Jewel (way to go Lee M!)
6) (Sports!) WHAT CLUB WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN TEAM IN THE NHL? Boston Bruins (we considered this but flipped a coin between the New York Rangers and Detroit Redwings--Redwings was our answer).
7) What combustible gas was in the Hindenburg when it exploded? Hydrogen
8) In the book "Legend of Sleepy Hollow", what was Ichabod Crane's occupation? Teacher

50 POINTERS:
9) What group's version of the song "Dream a Little Dream of Me" was featured in a Breathe Right strip advertisement? Mama Cass Elliott --or-- Mamas and the Papas
10) What 20th century U.S. President survived 2 assassination attempts in 1 month? Gerald R. Ford
11) What is the term given for 1 gram of water's temperature rising 1 degree Celsius? Calorie (good job Cory C!)
12) IN WHAT WAR WAS THE TERM "UNCLE SAM" FIRST USED? War of 1812 (we said World War I)
13) What chemical element is represented by "Hg80"? Mercury (the "80" part had us worried though)
14) (Sports!) SINCE THE WORLD SERIES STARTED IN 1903, WHAT ARE THE 2 YEARS IN WHICH NO WORLD SERIES WAS HELD? 1994 (strike year--which we got) and 1904 (NL said AL was not worth playing--we said 1944 thinking WWII got in the way)
15) What is British citizen Louise Brown's claim to fame? First "Test Tube" Baby
16) What flower growing in his garden did Monet feature in over 300 of his paintings? Water Lilly

FINAL QUESTION: WHO WAS THE LAST MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER TO LEAD THE LEAGUE IN HOME RUNS AT THE END OF A COMPLETE SEASON WITH LESS THAN 40? Fred McGriff in 1992 (we said Howard Johnson)

 

7-22-04   (1ST Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What was the "Thompson Sub-machine Gun" better known as? The Tommy Gun

2) What term is given to the right of the government to acquire property at fair market value? Eminent Domain (way to go Dave H and George S!)

3) What desert is located on the border between Mongolia and Red China? The Gobi Desert

4) What coinage received the nickname "Carter Quarter" during its 2-year release? Susan B. Anthony Dollar coin

5) What television show hosted by John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton and Kathie Lee Crosby highlighted a person eating a 10-speed bicycle, among other things? "That's Incredible" (way to go Cory C!)

6) (Sports!) WHAT FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER APPEARED IN THE FINALS OF THE U.S. OPEN IN 1997 IN HER FIRST YEAR AT THE AGE OF 17? Venus Williams (we suggested this but went with Martina Hingis instead)

7) What other character shares the same key with an "&" on a standard Qwerty keyboard? 7

8) What actress did Jim Carrey marry after meeting her on the set of "Dumb & Dumber"? Lauren Holly (way to go Lee M!)

 

50 PONTERS:

9) What Italian explorer/discoverer is "America" named after? Amerigo Verspucci

10) What kind of camel became airborne in 1914? Sopwith

11) What 2 Japanese cities have names that are anagrams of each other? Tokyo and Kyoto

12) What is another name that Simon & Garfukel's song "Feelin' Groovy" is known as? The 59th Street Bridge Song

13) Who is the only individual that has been declared an "Honorary Veteran" by U.S. Presidential decree? Bob Hope

14) (Sports!) IN WHAT YEAR DID THE BROOKLYN DODGERS PREVENT THE NEW YORK YANKEES FROM TAKING THEIR 7TH CONSECUTIVE WORLD SERIES TITLE? 1955 (we debated between this and 1956 and obviously picked the wrong one)

15) Who is Jane Porter's (i.e., not the recent romance novel author) significant other? Tarzan (even though Mike M got the credit, Cory C and Lee M deserve it!)

16) What name did Northwest Airlines use before it used "Northwest Airlines"? Northwest Orient (way to go Mary Ann K!!)

 

FINAL QUESTION: What actress' body was used as the model for Walt Disney's character "Tinkerbell"? Marilyn Monroe (way to go Allan K!!!!!!!)

 

7-29-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What fun-loving dog made his commercial debut during the 1987 Super Bowl? Spuds McKenzie (way to go Cory C!)
2) WHAT TASTY ENTREE WAS NAMED FOR POULTRY LOVING KING EDWARD THE 7TH OF ENGLAND? Chicken ala King (never thought of this one...we said Duck a l'orange)
3) What country did France buy the Louisiana Purchase Territory from before selling it to the United States? Spain (way to go again Cory C!)
4) How many bytes in 1 Giga-byte? 1 billion
5) What Indonesian lizard is the world's largest? Komodo Dragon
6) (Sports!) Who did Muhammad Ali knock out with a "phantom punch"? Sonny Liston (Bruce can hold his head high in the gym for another week with this answer!!!)
7) What was the name of the New York City apartment building John Lennon was living in at the time of his death? The Dakota
8) Who wrote "Interpretation of Dreams" in the late 19th century? Sigmund Freud

50 POINTERS:
9) What does "PVC" stand for? Poly Vinyl Chloride
10) What gangster is credited for making Las Vegas into the gambling Mecca it is today? Benjamin "Bugsy" Seigel
11) What was the name of Kennedy Airport in New York City before it was named for John F. Kennedy? Idlewild
12) WHAT 10-YEAR RUNNING SITCOM WAS INSPIRED BY A YEARS EARLIER SEGMENT ON "LOVE AMERICAN STYLE"? Happy Days (we never thought of this and guessed with "Three's Company")
13) WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE OLDEST ZOO IN AMERICA? Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago (we said Philadelphia Zoo)
14) (Sports!) What did Celtics owner/coach Red Auerbach do when he knew his team had clinched a win? Light a Cigar
15) What actor's real name was Archibald Leach? Cary Grant (way to go Pat H!)
16) What does the suffix "kill" mean when used in terms like "Peekskill" and "Catskill"? Channel or small stream (we actually said river or creek--he took anything with water associated with it)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS THE FINAL SCORE OF THE GAME IN THE FAMOUS POEM "CASEY AT THE BAT"? 4-2 (we had no solid clue and went with 5-4)

 

8-5-04

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What state is home to the Arizona Memorial? Hawaii
2) What movie introduced the fictional character Stay Puft Marshmallowman? Ghost Busters
3) What Athenian teacher was tried and convicted for "rejecting the Gods of the city" and "corrupting the youth?" Socrates
4) WHAT DISEASE RESULTS FROM THE DESTRUCTION OF ISLET CELLS? Diabetes (we said Kidney Disease)
5) What U.S. mint, the world's largest, produces 60% of the U.S. coins? Philadelphia
6) (Sports!) What baseball team lost the World Series in four straight games after a record 111 season wins (in 1954)? Cleveland Indians
7) Where can you find a fix-it shop and a hotel named The Furry Arms? Sesame Street
8) What was the name of the theatre managed by William Shakespeare? The Globe

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What national park was created to preserve the River of Grass, a river 50 miles wide but only 6 inches deep? The Everglades
10) WHAT ITALIAN POET/MUSICIAN/MAGICIAN/SPY GANERED A REPUTATION BASED ON HIS TALENT WITH WOMEN?  Casanova  (we guessed with Svangali)
11) What company designed a figure of a man which, in 1877, became the first registered trademark of a breakfast cereal? Quaker Oats
12) What was the colorful name given to the villains in Yellow Submarine? The Blue Meanies (way to go, Steve Mahonsky)
13) What did the action of shaking hands originally signify? No weapons. (good job, Kathy B.)
14) (Sports!) Who did the Chicago Bears defeat when they won the championship with a score of 73 to 0? Washington Redskins
15) Who was the only U.S. president to serve non consecutive terms in office? Grover Cleveland
16) What radio program about a small girl did Pierre Andre introduce every week? Little Orphan Annie
 
FINAL QUESTION:  WHAT YEAR WAS THE LIBERTY BELL FIRST CAST IN 1751 LAST RUNG?  Either 1835 for James Monroe’s funeral or 1846 for Washington’s birthday were accepted.  We said 1976 thinking it was rung for the bicentennial.

 

8-12-04  (Tied for 2nd Place!)


25 PONTERS:

1) What Yale graduate invented the telegraph and originated his own code? Samuel Morse
2) What company was the first to manufacture electric toy trains in the great United States? Lionel
3) WHAT ENGLISH SETTLER DID POCAHONTAS, THE AMERICAN INDIAN PRINCESS, MARRY IN 1614 (FIRST AND LAST NAME REQUIRED)?  John Rolf (we said John Smith)

4) Where is the Insurance City, named so because of of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. are headquartered there? Hartford, Connecticut
5) What theme song do the Harlem Globetrotters dribble to? Sweet Georgia Brown
6) (Sports!) Who was The Penguin on the Chicago Cubs roster? Ron Cey (way to go, Dave!!)
7) What musical film was based on the singing camp built in Vermont in the 1940s by Maria Von Trapp and her family? Sound of Music
8) What pond was both home and inspiration to 19th century poet and writer Henry David Thoreau? Walden

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What civil war battle earned General Thomas Jackson the nickname Stonewall? Bull Run
10) What city provides the setting for most of the Dirty Harry films? San Francisco
11) WHAT YEAR WAS THE BOSTON TEA PARTY HELD?  1773
12). Who declared bankruptcy in 1997 six years after sellling 10 million copies of his rap album? M.C. Hammer
13) WHAT HARMFUL WASTE PRODUCT IS PRODUCED WHEN PROTEIN IS BROKEN DOWN TO PROVIDE ENERGY?  Ammonia (we said uric acid)
14) (Sports!) What player's tireless and versatile play enabled him to become the Celtics career scoring leader? John Havlachek
15) WHICH STATE CAPITAL HAS THE SMALLEST POPULATION OF ANY STATE CAPITAL IN THE UNITED STATES?  Montpelier, Vermont (we said Helena, Montana)
16) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF CITIZEN KANE’S MANSION?  Xanadu (we said Utopia)

 

FINAL QUESTION:  WHAT DOES “RT”, USED ON HIGH PERFORMANCE DODGE PRODUCTS, STAND FOR?  Road and Track (we answered real turns)

 

8-19-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What hall will you find if you "practice, practice, practice"? Carnegie Hall
2) What arm of the Statue of Liberty holds a book commemorating the Declaration of Independence? Left
3) What bacteria is the source of food poisoning and can be found on the backs of most Iguanas? Salmonella (or is that Sol Manilla?)
4) What two countries are connected by "The Chunnel"? England and France
5) What is the name of the Pillsbury Dough Boy? Poppin' Fresh (good memory Mary Ann K!)
6) (Sports!) WHO IS THE ONLY CHICAGO CUB TO EVER HIT 30 HOME RUNS AND STEAL 30 BASES IN A SINGLE SEASON AS A CUB? Sammy Sosa (we suggested this but went with Ryne Sandburg)
7) WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF CINDERELLA'S STEP SISTERS ACCORDING TO THE DISNEY ANIMATED FILM? Drizella and Anastasia (we got Drizella but went with Esmerelda for the other)
8) What is the name of Howard Stern's female radio side-kick? Robin Givens

50 POINTERS:
9) What famous individual was killed at the Lorain Motel? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
10) What is the lowest geographical point in the continental United States? Death Valley, California
11) WHAT WAR'S END GAVE THE BRITISH CONTROL OF HONG KONG? The Opium War (loser of a team vote which went with the Boxer Rebellion)
12) What Canadian country singer (who also does more than country) spells her name with only lower case letters? k.d. lang
13) WHERE WILL YOU FIND THE WORLD'S LARGEST STAINED GLASS WINDOW MEASURING 300 FEET WIDE BY 23 FEET TALL? JFK Airport (we went with Corning Museum of Glass)
14) (Sports!) WHAT UNITED STATES NHL FRANCHISE HAS WON MORE STANLEY CUPS THAN ANY OTHER? Detroit Redwings (it was either this or Boston Bruins and we went with the Bruins)
15) WHAT PULITZER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR, WHO USUALLY WRITES ABOUT SIMPLE THINGS, WROTE BOOKS ENTITLED "BOY'S WILL" AND "NORTH OF BOSTON"? Robert Frost (had this answer until it was changed on a hunch at the last minute to Thorton Wilder)
16) What was the name of the terrorist group that kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst in the 1970's? Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)

FINAL QUESTION: What are the name of the 3 characters representing Pep Boys? Manny, Moe and Jack (good work Lee M, George S and Cory C)

 

8-26-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What clothing store chain has used Carrie Donovan, Morgan Fairchild and "Magic the Dog" as spokespersons? Old Navy
2) What dam is responsible for providing 85% of Las Vegas' water? Hoover Dam
3) What is Italian ice cream called? Gelato
4) What military medal did General MacArthur resurrect in 1932? Purple Heart
5) In what movie did Rodney Dangerfield have a quote when talking to a young co-ed, "perhaps you can help me straighten out my Longfellow"? Back to School
6) (Sports!) How many championships did Larry Bird have with the Boston Celtics? 3 (good guess Dave H and Bruce B)
7) WHAT PERSON SANG "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO DAVID LETTERMAN ON HIS SHOW THAT INCLUDED THE LINE "YOU PANTY-WAIST, GEEKY BOY"? Cathy Lee Gifford (we guessed Madonna)
8) What cover singer of "Feelin' Alright" once threw up on stage in the 1970's and was quoted after saying "I don't drink too much, its what I ate"? Joe Cocker

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT DECADE WAS RAGING WHEN TIME MAGAZINE COINED THE PHRASE "JUNK FOOD"? 1970's (we said 1960's)
10) WHAT CHARACTER DID DISNEY KILL OFF IN 1955 ONLY TO REVIVE 9 MONTHS LATER WHEN THEY REALIZED THEIR MISTAKE? Davy Crockett (we talked about this but went with Donald Duck)
11) WHAT ACTOR PLAYS "FRISCO JONES" ON THE SOAP OPERA "GENERAL HOSPITAL"? Jack Wagner (we went with Jon Bon Jovi)
12) WHAT STATE OWNS ROANOKE ISLAND WHICH CLAIMS TO BE THE OLDEST ENGLISH SETTLEMENT IN THE NEW WORLD? North Carolina (we had no clear guess so we went with the always popular Dugout state question answer Delaware)
13) What U.S. President signed the bill creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)? Dwight Eisenhower
14) (Sports!) Who is the only non-golfer/celebrity member of the LPGA Hall of Fame? Dinah Shore
15) WHAT CANADIAN CITY SURPRISED MANY BY ANNEXING 28 OF ITS NEIGHBORS IN 2000? Montreal (we guessed Vancouver)
16) WHERE IS THE BOWLING HALL OF FAME LOCATED? St. Louis, MO (could of swore it was Akron, OH)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT GALOOB PRODUCT WAS RELEASED IN 1991 THAT BENEFITED CHEATING NINTENDO PLAYERS? The Game Genie (we had no real clue and said "Power Pack")

 

9-2-04    (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What witness in the "trial of the century" posed for both "GQ" and "Playgirl" magazine? Kato Kalin
2) What animal is featured in a highly watched and anticipated week long series on "The Discovery Channel"? Sharks
3) What were the names of the two families that began a long feud allegedly started over disputed timber and a stolen pig? Hatfields & McCoys
4) What was the name of the Greek that determined the "sum of squares" formula for a right triangle? Pythagoros
5) WHAT OSCAR WINNING STEVEN SPIELBERG FILM WAS BASED ON A BOOK BY THOMAS KENEALLY? Shindler's List (we voted on this, "Saving Private Ryan" and "E.T." and E.T. won)
6) (Sports!) What person became a member of the NBA Hall of Fame in 1998 as a coach after already being in the Hall as a player? Lenny Wilkens (good job Cory C!)
7) What is the story behind the name of the "Motel 6" chain? Rooms originally cost $6 per night
8) WHAT VOLCANO IS CONSIDERED THE UNITED STATE'S MOST DANGEROUS AS 100,000 PEOPLE LIVE IN ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY? Mount Ranier (we said Kilueah)

50 POINTERS:
9) Who was Eric Clapton singing to when he recorded "you got me down on my knees, begging you please"? Layla
10) What European country contains 140 inhabited islands? Greece (winner of team vote on this and Denmark)
11) What actor was in the movies "The Fifth Element" and the "The Sixth Sense" but not in the movie "The Seventh Sign"? Bruce Willis
12) What is the name of the chapel that cardinals meet in to elect a new pope? Sistene
13) What is the 12th cabinet department that was created in the 1970's by President Carter in the wake of fuel shortages? Department of Energy
14) (Sports!) What is the oldest professional baseball team (hint: it still is in existence today)? Cincinnati Redlegs
15) What rock and roller was banned by the NYC police after hearing the song "American Skin 41 Shots"? Bruce Springsteen
16) WHAT U.S. STATE IS KNOWN AS "THE VALENTINE STATE" AS IT WAS ADMITTED TO THE UNION ON FEBRUARY 14, 1912? Arizona (we thought about Arizona but thought it was admitted to Union later than 1912...we went with Oklahoma)

FINAL QUESTION: What is America's oldest restaurant chain opening its first franchise on Cape Code in 1935? Howard Johnson's

 

9-9-04   (2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What car company introduced the RX7 model which became the largest selling car model with a rotary engine? Mazda
2) What F. Scott Fitzgerald book today sells more copies in a month than it did during Fitzgerald's entire life time? The Great Gatsby
3) WHAT BRANCH OF MATHEMATICS HAS ITS NAME DERIVED FROM THE GREEK WORD FOR PEBBLE? Calculus (we discussed this briefly but went with Geometry)
4) What colony was handed over to China under the "1 Country, 2 System" pact? Hong Kong
5) What Natural Vision process invention was adapted to bring a TV absorbed public back to the movie theatres in 1952? 3-D
6) (Sports!) WHAT ALL-PRO LINEBACKER FOR THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WAS AWARDED A COLLEGE DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA POSTHUMOUSLY IN 2000? Derek Thomas (we were showing our age as we went confidently with Willie Lanier)
7) IN A DECK OF CARDS, WHAT SUIT HAS ITS KING WITH ONLY ONE EYE SHOWING? Diamonds (we guessed and the majority of the folks on the team though spades)
8) What surgical stitch has the same name as fused bones in a skull? Suture

50 POINTERS:
9) What 2 U.S. states were named in honor of King Charles? North and South Carolina
10) What pesticide was blamed for the near extinction of peregrine falcons as it caused their egg shells to be very thin? DDT
11) What recent Nicholas Cage movie was blamed for a rash of car thefts in Vancouver, Canada? "Gone in 60 Seconds"
12) WHAT LARGE ISLAND WAS ACQUIRED BY ROME IN THE FIRST PUNIC WAR? Sicily (we had this but talked ourselves into think it was Great Britain because of the word "large" in the question)
13) What famous film director died 5 days after viewing his unreleased and final film in 1999? Stanley Kubrick
14) (Sports!) What magazine had its last issue published in August 2000 after 54 years of circulation? Sport
15) What country saw 162 straight days of 100+ degree Fahrenheit temperatures at its scenic location "Marblehead"? Australia (we had this but then came up with 3 other reasonable alternatives--U.S., Kenya and Egypt. Australia won with a close team vote)
16) What fashion designer came up with the following innovations: boxy suit; a velvet bag with chain; the little black dress? Coco Chanel (good work ladies of the team!!)

FINAL QUESTION: What land mark U.S. Supreme Court decision ended segregation in public schools? Brown v. Board of Education

 

9-16-04   (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the U.S. name for the pet Britons call a "Budgie"? Parakeet
2) What vodka drink has the same name as the living dead? Zombie
3) What is Orange County, California's leading attraction? Disneyland
4) What Euro-pop group was offered $1 billion to reunite and perform 100 concerts in 2000? ABBA
5) HOW OLD DOES AN INDIVIDUAL HAVE TO BE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES? 25 (we said 35)
6) (Sports!) WHAT POSITION DID JOE PATERNO PLAY ON THE BROWN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM? Quarterback (we suggested this but went with halfback)
7) WHAT DO SAILORS CALL WHAT LAND LUBBERS CALL A "CORONA"? St. Elmo's Fire (we debated between Aurora and Sun Dog and eventually went with the latter)
8) What actor played Matt Damon's caddy in the movie "The Legend of Bagger Vance"? Wil Smith

50 POINTERS:
9) What 1992 gory crime caper was Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut? Reservoir Dogs (way to go Lee M!)
10) What is lowest commissioned officer rank in the U.S. Army, Marines and Air Force? 2nd Lieutenant
11) What is the more common name for the infectious disease, Pertussis? Whooping Cough
12) Who ended his 40-hour honeymoon in 1945 by shooting and killing himself? Adolf Hitler
13) What culinary T-word is Japanese for "shiny" and "broiled"? Teryaki
14) (Sports!) What Montreal Canadian had 5 consecutive seasons of 50 or more goals in the 1970's? Guy LeFluer
15) What Doonesbury comic strip character announced his presidential candidacy in 2000 on "Larry King Live" promising to become "a ferret in the seat of government"? Uncle Duke
16) What legendary wild west character formed a gang known as "The Wild Bunch"? Butch Cassidy (way to go again Lee M!)

FINAL QUESTION: What contest was started in 1921 to extend the Atlantic City tourist season? Miss America Beauty Pageant

 

9-23-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What disgraced musical duo recently tried to make a come back under the names "Fab" and "Rob"? Milli Vanilli
2) WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK WAS OCTOBER 24, 1929 WHICH WAS THE DAY THE STOCK MARKET CRASHED? Thursday (we voted between Friday and Monday and the former won)
3) What 1995 movie gave actor Ed Harris the opportunity to say the line "failure is not an option"? Apollo 13
4) What pet contest is the second longest continuous sporting event in the United States? Westminster Dog Show
5) What character in a Beatles song "keeps her face in a jar by the door"? Eleanor Rigby
6) (Sports!) WHAT WAS THE ONLY PUBLIC GOLF COURSE USED FOR A U.S. OPEN IN THE 1990'S? Pebble Beach (sorry Steve M! We went with Shinnecock Hills)
7) What fashion designer is credited with being the first to offer a free gift with a cosmetics purchase? Estee Lauder
8) What does the USDA classify a chicken raised in a coop with a door leading to an enclosed area? Free Range

50 POINTERS:
9) Who sang the song "I'm Alright" for the movie "Caddy Shack"? Kenny Loggins
10) What Pennsylvania site is dedicated to the Revolutionary War period of December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778? Valley Forge
11) What Ridley Scott film is set in the year 180 A.D.? Gladiator
12) What business language, derived from Flow-matics, was the first to resemble English? COBOL (way to go George S grabbing our original answer of BASIC back and convincing the team!)
13) What sea creature was recently proven to have the potential to develop cancer even though it was previously thought to be immune? Sharks
14) (Sports!) WHAT POPULAR U.S. SPORT'S ORIGIN HAS BEEN TRACED TO EGYPT OVER 7000 YEARS AGO? Bowling (we said Horse Racing)
15) WHAT PERSON WAS THE UNITED STATES' LARGEST PRIVATE LAND OWNER AT THE END OF THE 1900'S? Ted Turner (sorry Cathy M and Pat H...we convinced you to change this answer at the last minute to Sam Walton).
16) What country would you be visiting if you saw 9 of the 10 most air polluted cities in the world? China (winner of team vote between this and Mexico)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT DAY TIME TALK SHOW HOST WAS DENIED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT HIS REQUEST TO BROADCAST LIVE AN EXECUTION IN 1994? Phil Donahue (we voted between this and Geraldo Rivera and Phil did not win)

 

9-30-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What TV presentation is a tribute to males and features characters called "The Juggies"? The Man Show
2) What was the name of the last and largest selling "Police" album? Synchronicity
3) What "Seinfeld" TV show character suffered an "atomic wedgie"? George Costanza
4) What are the 2 major divisions of chemistry? Organic and Inorganic
5) What catch phrase can be traced to the doctor setting John Wilkes Booth broken leg after he assassinated President Lincoln? Your name is Mudd (good job Knud H!)
6) (Sports!) What NFL coach tied the record of 4 Super Bowl losses with his team's loss in the 1999 Super Bowl? Dan Reeves (good job Cory C!)
7) What Asian apparel name, when translated, simply means "clothing"? Kimono
8) What Eddie Murphy "Saturday Night Live" character sang a song with the verse "It's a hell of a day in the neighborhood"? Mr. Robinson

50 POINTERS:
9) What magical valley in the country of India is a title of a Led Zeppelin song? Kashmir
10) What is the name the wizards in J.K. Rowling's books give to individuals that do not possess a drop of magical blood in them? Muggles (way to go Mary Ann K!!)
11) What intact Roman structure was built to honor all Gods? Pantheon (way to go again Knud H!)
12) What California city's name was derived from Santa Anna and the German word for "house"? Anaheim (way to go again Mary Ann K!)
13) WHO SAT DOWN TO TALK WITH BARBARA WALTERS IN 1999'S TV SHOW "THE SUPER BOWL FOR WOMEN"? Monica Lewinsky (we said Oprah Winfrey)
14) (Sports!) What owner's poor salaries did players cite as one of the major reasons they took bribes to throw the 1919 World Series? Charles Comiskey
15) What defender of the poor made his debut in the book "The Curse of Capistrano"? Zorro
16) WHAT WILL SMITH SONG CHALLENGED OTHER RAPPERS TO "WRITE A VERSE WITHOUT A CURSE"? Freakin' It (we had no idea, and no team got this right, but answered "Get Jiggy With It")

FINAL QUESTION: IN THE SONG "CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO", WHAT TRACK NUMBER DOES THE TRAIN LEAVE? 29 (we knew it rhymed with 'Pennsylvania Line", thought briefly about 29 but ended up going with 49 for an answer)

 


 

10-7-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What does the computer term "ISP" stand for? Internet Service Provider
2) What Oscar winning movie's poster showed a woman's naval and a red rose? American Beauty
3) What morning talk show host in 2000 was the first to show us her colon? Katie Couric
4) What was the name of the Audi model in 1980 that was the first mass produced 4-wheel drive passenger car? Quattro (way to go George S!)
5) What cancer strikes people under the age of 15 the most? Leukemia
6) (Sports!) What team was Malik Sealy a member of before being traded to the Detroit Pistons when he said he was "glad to be back in the NBA"? Los Angeles Clippers
7) What food based company that originally sold cheesecake now (or at one time) owned Playtex and Wonderbra? Sara Lee
8) What talk show host won the Daytime Emmy award 4 years in a row after Oprah took herself out of the running? Rosie O'Donnell (winner of team vote between her and Regis Philbin)

50 POINTERS:
9) What is the common name for the anti-depressant manufactured by Lily now under the name "Sarafem" that was originally prescribed to ease Pre-menstrual Dysphoria Disorder? Prozac (way to go Lori M!)
10) What TV show one-upped a live version of "E.R." by having a live improvised segment in 1999? The Drew Carey Show
11) What Japanese island has one-fifth of its territory taken up with U.S. military bases? Okinawa
12) What Fidelity Investment fund was the world's largest and best performing until the Vanguard 500 Index fund outgrew it? Magellan Fund
13) WHAT CLOTHING STORE CHAIN SOLD THE BLUE DRESS TO MONICA LEWINSKY THAT SPOILED BILL CLINTON'S REPUTATION? The Gap (sorry Allan K #1...we said Macy's)
14) What player's number is the only one retired by Boston College? Doug Flutie
15) WHAT METAL MUST BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO FORM AN AMALGAM? Mercury (sorry Allan K #2...we voted on several possibilities and Magnesium was our answer)
16) What Minnesota city is the world's largest fresh water port? Duluth (was to go Denny M!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT COUNTRY HAS COAST LINE WHERE THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS MEET? Argentina (we voted on the right answer and Chile and Chile won)

 

10/14/04   (1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What sun-made food product has come in a box featuring Lorraine Collett for 85 years? Raisins
2) Where would you be if you were riding the "Maid of the Mist"? Niagara Falls
3) WHAT IS THE SOUTHERN MOST STATE THAT CONTAINS A PORTION OF THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN RANGE? Alabama (we said Georgia)
4) WHAT AUTHOR'S 66 PAGE e-BOOK "RIDING THE BULLET" HAD 400,000 ORDERS IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS IT WAS AVAILABLE? Stephen King (we thought it was Bill Gates)
5) What hip-hop star is sometimes known/referred to as "Misdemeanor"? Missy Elliott (showing your age Lee M!)
6) (Sports!) Who won his first MVP award following the 1970-71 NBA season? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor)
7) What is the Asian practice of harmonious arrangement known as? Feng Shui
8) What Bible character had 700 wives and 300 concubines? Solomon

50 POINTERS:
9) What is the James Bond villain Scaramanga better known as? The Man With The Golden Gun (way to go Knud H!)
10) What land-locked African country is named for the lake on its Western border? Chad (was to go Lee M for suggesting this which wound up being the winner of a team vote!)
11) FOLLOWING THE OPENING OF THE ROMAN COLISEUM, HOW MANY STRAIGHT DAYS OF GAMES WERE HELD IN THAT VENUE IN CELEBRATION? 100 (we thought 28 for a full phase of the moon)
12) What William Geral Golding Novel did the New York Times include it its book review "boys will be boys"? Lord of the Flies
13) What city's airport surpassed Chicago's O'Hare as the world's busiest in 1999? Atlanta
14) (Sports!) WHAT TENNIS STAR WON AT LEAST 1 GRAND SLAM SINGLES TITLE FROM 1987 TO 1996? Steffi Graf (sorry Knud H as Bruce B coaxed the team into answering Martina Navratilova)
15) What primitive artist created paintings entitled "Sugaring-Off", "Catching the Thanksgiving Turkey" and "Old Oaken Bucket"? Grandma Moses (way to go Mary Ann K!!)
16) WHAT ELEMENT HAS THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE BOILING POINT? Helium (we said Nitrogen)

FINAL QUESTION: What 1988 Julia Roberts movie was also the screen debut of Ben Afleck? Mystic Pizza (way to go Peg B!)

 

10/21/04   (1st Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What teen drama ended a 10-year run with the marriage of Donna & David? Beverly Hills 90210

2) What Mediterranean country is the world's leading producer of olive oil? Spain (way to go Tom P!)

3) What New York City landmark is the largest catholic cathedral in the United States? St. Patrick's

4) What U.S. state borders: New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas? Oklahoma

5) What element was first used on manic depressive patients in the 1940's and was celebrated in a Nirvana song? Lithium (way to go Kathy B!)

6) (Sports!) WHAT PINT SIZED PLAYER IS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE GOLFING HOLE OF FAME THAT NEVER WON A MAJOR TOURNAMENT? Chi-Chi Rodriguez (we said "Dorf")

7) What 2 Massachusetts towns claim to be the location of the American Revolution's first battle? Lexington & Concord

8) What took 2 decades longer to restore than it took Leonardo da Vinci to paint it? The Last Supper

 

50 POINTERS:

9) WHAT AWARD TO RECOGNIZE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICERS DID BILL CLINTON START IN 2000? Presidential Medal of Valor

10) What nickname did Colorado receive as it entered into the Union 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Centennial State

11) What Saturday Night Live actor played a character that usually said "makin' copies"? Rob Schneider

12) Name 1 of the 2 Western based films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture in the 1990's (bonus 50 points if you can name all 3 Western based best pictures all time). Unforgiven (also acceptable was Dances with Wolves. For bonus, also needed to know Cimmeron.)

13) What hypo-allergenic line of cosmetics did Estee Lauder start in 1968? Clinique (way to go Mary Ann K!)

14) (Sports!) What Montreal Canadian held the league record of 6 goals in sudden-death play-off situations when he died? Maurice Richard (way to go George S!)

15) What winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize said at her acceptance "I'm unworthy, I accept in the name of the poor."? Mother Teresa

16) What evil genius was created in the same experiment that created the Power Puff girls when it affected the Professor's lab assistant? Mojo Jo Jo

 

FINAL QUESTION: What sport's world champion receives the Webb-Ellis Cup? Rugby (way to go Knud H and Kathy B!!)

 

10-29-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What city has a monument that, in part, consists of 168 empty chair demonstrating the human toll of terrorism? Oklahoma City, OK
2) What future "Charlie's Angels" star was bumped off near the beginning of the movie "Scream"? Drew Barrymore (way to go Cory C!)
3) What favorite tourist attraction is between piers 39 and 45 in San Francisco? Fisherman's Wharf
4) What season is considered the worse for Ragweed allergies? Fall
5) What type of cancer is detected with a P.S.A. test? Prostate
6) (Sports!) WHAT AFC EAST NFL TEAM WAS BLESSED WITH 4 FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS IN 2000? New York Jets (we said Patriots--Knud, where were you when we needed you?)
7) WHAT 1984 MOVIE DID SALLY FIELD WIN THE OSCAR FOR WHEN SHE GAVE HER INFAMOUS "YOU LOVE ME, YOU REALLY LOVE ME" ACCEPTANCE SPEECH? Places In The Heart (we guessed with Norma Rae)
8) What New Orleans' city nickname comes from the shape of the city that is formed by the Mississippi River? Crescent City

50 POINTERS:
9) HOW OLD WAS PRINCESS DIANA WHEN SHE DIED? 36 (we voted on 37 and 38 and 38 won)
10) What Seattle group has had rock hits entitled "Fall on Black Days", "Black Hole Sun" and "Like Suicide"? Soundgarden (way to go again Cory C!)
11) What "Twin Peaks" cast member hit the big time with her role on "The Practice"? Laura Flynn Boyle (way to go Peg B!)
12) WHAT ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT FINALLY ADMITTED AFTER 37 YEARS THAT HE WEARS A TOUPEE? Ted Koppel (we had this but went with Sam Donaldson after some discussion)
13) Who was TV's most famous pooch before Lassie arrived on the scene? Rin Tin Tin
14) (Sports!) What MLB team reached the post-season play-offs every year from 1992 to 1999? Atlanta Braves
15) What video game popularized first person shooters and was followed up with a video game called "Quake"? Doom (way to go a 3rd time Cory!)
16) WHAT MONTH OF THE YEAR IS THE MOST DEADLY DUE TO TORNADOS? April (we were close with May)

FINAL QUESTION: What actress/singer was Murphy Brown's 93rd and final secretary? Bette Midler (we had no clue and went with Cindy Lauper)

 

11-4-04


25 POINTERS:
1) What country first televised the show that "Antique Road Show" was copied after? Britain
2) What is present in flatulence that makes it flammable? Methane
3) What famous Canadian waterway will become one of the world's busiest when and if global warming melts the ice that currently clogs it? Northwest Passage (way to go Knud H and Cory C!)
4) WHAT DO CHIGGERS DEVELOP INTO? Mites or Ticks (we said Lice)
5) What television station advertises itself as "The Station of Every Millennium"? The History Channel
6) (Sports!) What college football team plays under the watchful eye of "Touchdown Jesus"? Notre Dame
7) WHAT BREED OF DOG WAS THE RESULT OF JOINING A GREYHOUND AND A MASTIFF? Great Dane (we suggested this but went with a Boxer)
8) WHAT U.S. STATE REMAINED AN INDEPENDENT NATION FOR 14 YEARS BEFORE JOINING THE UNION? Vermont (we said Maine)

50 POINTERS:
9) What city's "Old Corner Bookstore" served as a literary salon for Hawthorne, Longfellow and Thoreau? Boston
10) What movie included the line "now there's a corpse in a car minus a head, take me to it"? Pulp Fiction (way to go Lee M and Cory C!)
11) What Missouri town calls itself "The Live Entertainment Capital of America"? Branson
12) What former U.S. President died in March of 1969 bumping Janis Joplin off the cover of Newsweek magazine? Dwight Eisenhower
13) What group's "No Strings Attached" album sold 180,000 copies the first day it was available? N'Sync
14) (Sports!) How many revolutions are involved when a figure skater performs a double axel? 2.5 (two and a half)
15) WHAT BRONCHIAL DISORDER KILLS 180,000 ANNUALLY IN ENGLISH SPEAKING NATIONS BUT IS ALMOST NON-EXISTENT IN RURAL AFRICA? Asthma (we suggested this but went with Pneumonia)
16) What classic magazine had its last issue the same week "Us" magazine became "Us Weekly"? Life

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT STATE HAD MORE BATTLE CASUALTIES (45,000) DURING THE CIVIL WAR THAN ANY OTHER UNION STATE? New York (this was the loser of team vote between this and Pennsylvania)

 

11-11-04   (2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) Who did CBS give a dinette set to after the airing of his 5000th show? Bob Barker
2) WHAT U.S. MILITARY INSTITUTE WAS ESTABLISHED AT FORT SEVERN IN 1845? U.S. Naval Academy (sorry Lee M, we went with V.M.I.)
3) What song did Willie Nelson record that was Patsy Kline's biggest hit? Crazy
4) What are the other 3 states besides New Mexico that meet at the "4 Corners"? Utah, Arizona, Colorado
5) What revenue raising event was established in the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Federal Income Tax
6) (Sports!) What figure skater became the youngest at age 17 to join the pro circuit in 1999? Tara Lipinski
7) What protein is present in blood that gives it its red color? Hemoglobin
8) What "K" word do the Scottish call all forms of cabbage? Kale

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT LAKOTA INDIAN TRIBE MEMBER WAS STABBED IN THE BACK AND KILLED BY A U.S. CALVARY SOLDIER CARRYING A TRUCE FLAG IN 1877? Crazy Horse (sorry Lee M, we said Sitting Bull)
10) What John Candy movie featured people turning in their skates to start a war with Canada? Canadian Bacon
11) What book did author D.H. Lawrence privately publish in Italy in 1928? Lady Chatterly's Lover
12) WHAT LATIN WORD FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE MEANS WHEN TRANSLATED "FROM THE BEGINNING"? Aborigine (sorry Lee M, we went with Native)
13) What U.S. state contains 8 of the 10 largest national parks? Alaska
14) (Sports!) Beginning in 1991, what professional golfer was the longest driver for 8 of 9 years? John Daly
15) What city started the "First Night" events with a modest parade, street theater and fireworks in 1976? Boston (way to go George S!)
16) Who was the first U.S. President to be elected with no previous political experience primarily because of his involvement in the Mexican American War? Zachary Taylor (way to go Lee M!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHO WAS THE ONLY FEMALE TO RECORD A SONG WITH THE BEACH BOYS? Tony Tenille (we said Carney Wilson)

 

11-18-04   (1st Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What Catwoman actress became the first to make People Magazine's list of the most beautiful people 6 years running in 1999? Michelle Pfeiffer

2) What group had the 1979 hit song "Too Much Heaven"? Bee Gees (good work Peg B!)

3) In what decade was the disposable diaper introduced? 1960's (1961 to be exact)

4) What alkalide is present in chili peppers that give them their hot spicy taste? Capsacin (way to go Mary Ann K!)

5) What embodiment of intellect was Time Magazine's "Person of the Century"? Albert Einstein

6) (Sports!) What golfer's son Gary also made the pro golf tour in 2000? Jack Nicklaus

7) What Burt Reynold's movie was described by Entertainment Weekly Magazine as "the best reason not to go camping"? Deliverance

8) What was the number of the last Apollo mission that landed on the moon? 17

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What sailor finally married his long time squeeze in a special 1999 comic edition? Popey

10) WHAT WAS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF DIAGNOSED CANCER AS OF 1999? Prostate (we said skin. No team got this right!)

11) What Coen Brothers movie offered a novel use of a wood chipper? Fargo (way to go Cory C!)

12) IN TERMS OF ACERAGE, WHAT IS THE UNITED STATES' LARGEST CROP? Hay (we said corn. No team go this right!)

13) What New Jersey company was broken up as a result of a land mark Supreme Court decision in 1911? Standard Oil

14) (Sports!) WHAT IS THE ONLY OTHER NBA TEAM OTHER THAN THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS TO HAVE A 20-GAME WIN STREAK? Milwaukee Bucks (we said Chicago Bulls. No team got this right!)

15) Who was the only U.S. President to win all the available electoral votes? George Washington

16) HOW LONG (TIME) DOES A MOVIE HAVE TO BE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS AN ACADEMY AWARD BEST PICTURE NOMINEE? 40 minutes (we said 90 minutes. No team got this right!)

 

FINAL QUESTION: What U.S. President did a young Ben Stein write speeches for? Richard M. Nixon

 

12-2-04  (2nd Place!)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What is the name of Oprah's long-time steady boyfriend? Steadman Graham

2) Who's vault did Geraldo Rivera attempt to open in a TV special in 1986? Al Capone's

3) WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CAT THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE WITH STUART LITTLE? Snowbell (we guessed with Snowball)

4) What is the name of the charitable organization that made the World Wrestling Foundation change its name to World Wrestling Entertainment? World Wildlife Fund

5) What is the World Championship Poker format? Texas Hold'em

6) (Sports!) What company supplies the official basketballs for the NBA? Spalding (thank goodness there was an NBA game on one of the Dugout TVs at the time this question was being asked).

7) What is the name of the song that plays on the radio first thing most mornings in the movie "Ground Hog Day"? I Got You Babe

8) On the TV show "Night Court", what singer was judge Harry Stone's favorite? Mel Torme

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What is the real name of the "Crocodile Hunter"? Steve Irwin

10) What super-hero was idolized by "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids"? The Brown Hornet (way to go Lee M!)

11) WHAT ARCADE GAME HIGHLIGHTS DIRK THE DARING RESCUING DAPHNE? Dragon's Lair (we said, because Bruce misunderstood, Dragonslayer)

12) What artist discovered/promoted Carman Electra? Prince

13) What Shakespearean play was the basis for the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"? Taming of the Shrew (way to go Peg B!)

14) (Sports!) WHAT NBA IRONMAN WAS WAIVED IN 2000 BY THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS AFTER COMPLETING HIS RECORD 1133rd CONSECUTIVE GAME? A.C. Green (this was suggested but we went with James Worthy)

15) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE FICTIONAL TOWN FROM WHICH "SCTV" WAS SUPPOSEDLY BROADCAST? Melonville (we had no clue and went with Calument City--no team got this right)

16) WAS IS THE NAME GIVEN WHEN A PLAYER USES ALL 7 OF THEIR TILES IN ONE TURN DURING A GAME OF SCRABBLE? Bingo (we said Scrabble--no team got this right)

 

FINAL QUESTION: What was the name of the product that Teri Garr's character promoted in the movie "Mr. Mom"? Schooner Tuna (way to go Peg B!)

 

12-9-04   1st Place!

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What actor is the spokesperson for Verizon? James Earl Jones
2) What is the acronym "ALF" short for? Alien Life Form
3) What card game describes its players as "North", "South", "East" and "West"? Bridge
4) What person was "Billy Beer" named for? Billy Carter
5) Who was Dick Clark's co-host on the TV show "TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes"? Ed McMahon
6) (Sports!) What city is known as "Hockeytown USA"? Detroit, Michigan
7) What arcade game did George have the high score on for several years before purchasing it in an episode of "Seinfeld"? Frogger
8) Who was the original host of the game show "Wheel of Fortune"? Chuck Woolery

50 POINTERS:
9) What singer was banned from the Garden State Arts Center because she refused to perform if the Star Spangled Banner was played first? Sinead O'Connor (way to go Lee M!!)
10) What perfectly functioning human organ reached a top bid of $5.7 million before e-Bay pulled the plug on the offering? Kidney
11) What TV actress was included in Bruce Springsteen's video of "Dancing in the Dark"? Courtney Cox Arquette
12) What puppet got its start on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" with its catch phrase "something for me to poop on"? Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
13) WHAT WAS PRINCE'S CHARACTER'S NAME IN THE MOVIE "PURPLE RAIN"? The Kid (we said "Prince")
14) (Sports!) What was Jimmy "The Greek's" real last name? Snyder
15) WHAT JOHN NASH THEORY WAS FEATURED IN THE MOVIE "A BEAUTIFUL MIND"? Game Theory (we said "Chaos")
16) WHAT LATE SINGER DID HOWARD STERN COMMENT ON CAUSING ONE TEXAS SHERIFF TO ISSUE A WARRANT FOR HIS ARREST? Selena (we said Johnny Cash)

FINAL QUESTION: Who wrote the song "It's Raining Men"? Paul Schaffer (way to go George S!!!!)

 

12-16-04   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:

1.      What rock group reversed their decision to never play again with their Hell Freezes Over Reunion Tour? The Eagles

2.      What phrase summed up the Clinton administration policy on gays in the military? Don't ask and don't tell

3.      What restaurant chain did Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis open? Planet Hollywood

4.      What hair clubber was known for saying "I'm not only the president, I'm also a client"? Sy Sperling

5.      WHO WAS THE ONLY CHEERS CAST MEMBER (CHARACTER) TO APPEAR IN EVERY EPISODE?  Norm!! (We said Cliff and got it wrong. Lori would have been right)

6.      Who was the first football coach to win the Orange, Cotton, Rose, and Sugar Bowls? Joe Paterno

7.      What controversial form of cheap labor did Alabama return to the work force in 1995 after a 30 year absence? Chain Gangs

8.      What Tim Burton action film was the first to boast a Dolby digital soundtrack? Batman Returns (He gave us credit for saying Batman. He gave credit to a lot of others for the same thing.)

 

50 POINTERS:

9.      What Saved By The Bell star took off her clothes in the movie Show Girls? Elizabeth Berkley

10.   WHAT SINGER BRAGGED OF DANCING WITH THE LADY IN RED? Chris DeBerg (We said Michael Bolton.)

11.   WHO SHARED TIME MAGAZINE’S MEN OF THE YEAR HONORS WITH BILL CLINTON?  Kenneth Starr (We said Yassar Arafat.) Does it help to know the year was 1998?

12.   What Sun Microsystems programming language did U.S. antitrust lawyers claim Microsoft used its monopoly to crush? Java

13.   What New York City giant merged with Chemical Bank for form the largest bank holding company in the U.S.? Chase Manhattan Bank

14.   What quadrennial event did Ted Turner lose over $100 million on through the 1990s? The Good Will Games

15.   What was the first arcade game to allow players to enter their initials on a high score board? Asteroids (Way to go, George!!)

16.   WHAT MOVIE STARRED LESLIE NIELSEN AS EVER SLICK AGENT WD 40?  Spy Hard (We said Naked Gun.)

 

FINAL:  Who is the only major league pitcher with two consecutive no-hitters?  Johnny VanDeMere

 

12-23-04

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What holiday epic does TNT show 24 hours of starting Christmas Eve? A Christmas Story

2) What diet giant offered several million dollars to Monica Lewinsky to lose 31 pounds in 30 days? Jenny Craig

3) How many ghosts visit Scrooge in Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"? 4

4) Who made her record 8th appearance on the cover of Playboy Magazine in 1998? Pamela Anderson Lee

5) What useful gift did Harry Potter receive at his first Christmas while attending Hogwarts Academy? Invisibility Cloak

6) (Sports!) What 1994 gold medalist was cited for driving while intoxicated and driving her car into a tree on a Conneticut highway in 1997? Oksana Baiul

7) What novelist wrote the book "Skipping Christmas"? John Grisham

8) What clothing store chain infuriated animal rights activists by promoting a campaign called "Everybody in Leather"? The Gap

 

50 POINTERS:

9) ON CHRISTMAS EVE, NORAD TRACKS SANTA'S SLEIGH--WHAT DOES "NORAD" STAND FOR? Northern Regional Air Defense (we said National Organization of Radar Air Defense)

10) WHAT KIND OF BIRD FLEW INTO AND CUT FABIO'S FACE WHILE HE WAS RIDING A ROLLER COASTER? Goose (we said Pigeon)

11) What department store chain developed the holiday classic song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as part of its holiday campaign in 1938? Montgomery Wards

12) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE GOODYEAR TIRES THAT WERE THE FIRST TO BE PROMOTED WITH A LIFETIME TREAD WARRANTY? Infinitread (we said Ever Wear)

13) Who played the part of the Inn Keeper in "A Charlie Brown Christmas"? Pigpen

14) (Sports!) WHAT GOLFER BECAME THE THIRD TO CARD A 59 IN PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION DURING THE LAST ROUND OF THE 1999 "BOB HOPE CLASSIC"? David Duvall (we said Mike Weir)

15) WHAT IS THE KWANZA CANDLE HOLDER CALLED? Kinara (we had no clue and said Festive)

16) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE WHEEL-CHAIRED BOUND CHARACTER CREATED BY MATTEL THAT, UNFORTUNATELY, WAS TOO BIG TO FIT THROUGH THE DOOR OF THE BARBIE DREAM HOUSE? Becky (we said G.I. Joe)

 

FINAL QUESTION: HOW MANY GIFTS DID "MY TRUE LOVE" GIVE/SEND IN THE SONG "12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS"? 364 (we said 78 and then, after having turned our answer in, realized that each successive days, the previous day's gives were repeated)

 

12-30-04

 

25 POINTERS:

1) WHAT U.S VICE-PRESIDENT'S NAME WAS A PEANUT BUTTER STRICKER PERSON TRYING TO PRONOUNCE IN THE FIRST "GOT MILK?" ADVERTISEMENT? Aaron Burr  (we said Spiro Agnew)

2) WHAT SHOE COMPANY RECALLED SHOES IT PRODUCED WITH FLAMES ON THEM WHEN IT WAS ACCUSED THAT THE FLAMES RESEMBLED THE ARABIC WORD FOR "ALLAH"?   Nike (we suggested this but went with Reebok)

3) What popular 3-word phrase was coined by diet guru Susan Powter?   Stop the Insanity (way to go Lee M!)

4) What indestructible comic book hero was killed by the villian "Doomsday" in a much hyped D.C. Comic?  Superman

5) Who played the character Miguel Morez on the TV soap opera "General Hospital"?  Ricky Martin (way to go Kathy B!)

6) (Sports!) What out-fielder has the lowest batting average of all out-fielders inducted in The Baseball Hall of Fame?  Reggie Jackson

7) What rock group was inducted into the Bricklayers Hall of Fame because of its album "Thick As A Brick"?  Jethro Tull

8) What U.S. government organization lost $84 million by trying to sell T-shirts, mugs and posters?  US Postal Service

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What war saw Lt. Colonel Marie Rossi become the first female pilot to fly a mission into a combat zone for the United States?  The Persian Gulf War

10) WHAT BROADCAST NETWORK WAS THE FIRST TO APPROVE AIRING CONDOM COMMERCIALS? Fox (we voted on this and NBC and NBC won)

11) What planet did the Galileo spacecraft orbit?  Jupiter

12) WHAT WAS THE FIRST MOVIE TO BE SIMULTANEOUSLY RELEASED ON BOTH VHS AND DVD FORMAT? Space Jam  (we said The Lion King)

13) Who did Rosie Daley cook for before writing her best selling cookbook?  Oprah Winfrey (way to go Cathy M!)

14) (Sports!) WHO WAS THE FIRST MALE TENNIS PLAYER TO WIN GRAND SLAM EVENTS ON GRASS, CLAY AND HARD COURT SURFACES? Andre Agassi (we said Bjorn Borg)

15) WHAT ROCKER WAS MARRIED TO A DAUGHTER OF AN EVERLY BROTHER FOR ONLY 3 WEEKS?  Axel Rose (we had no real clue—I can’t remember who we put down for an answer)

16) What Watergate figure produced a board game called "Hardball Politics 96"?  G. Gordon Liddy

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHO WAS THE ONLY PERSON TO SUBSTITUTE FOR TOM SNYDER DURING SNYDER'S 4-YEAR LATE NIGHT TV SHOW RUN?  John Stewart (we said Larry King)

 


 

FINAL T225 2004 STATISTICS:

CONTESTS = 51

NUMBER OF REGULATION QUESTIONS ASKED = 816

NUMBER OF REGULATION QUESTIONS MISSED = 195 (~76% success rate)

NUMBER OF REGULATION QUESTIONS WHERE WE CHANGED THE RIGHT ANSWER = 55

NUMBER OF FINAL QUESTIONS ASKED = 51

NUMBER OF FINAL QUESTIONS MISSED = 29 (43% success rate)

NUMBER OF FINAL QUESTIONS WHERE WE CHANGED THE RIGHT ANSWER = 5

NUMBER OF 1ST PLACE FINISHES = 15

NUMBER OF 2ND PLACE FINISHES = 8

 

 

1-6-05 (49 Points)

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What word did then Vice-President Dan Quayle spell incorrectly after hearing an elementary school aged student spell it correctly? Potato
2) What singer had 2 rods inserted to straighten her spine as a result of a tractor trailer colliding with her tour bus? Gloria Estefan
3) What PBS TV show did William F. Buckley leave saying "he would just as soon not die on stage"? Firing Line (way to go Knud H!)
4) What new front page element did the New York Times introduce on October 16, 1997? Color
5) What pop star painted "slave" on his face during a televised performance to protest how his record company was handling his contract? Prince
6) (Sports!) WHAT OKLAHOMA BMX SUPERSTAR CLAIMS TO HAVE SUFFERED 45 BROKEN BONES AND 50 CONCUSSIONS? Matt Hoffman (we guessed with Ricky Carmichael. Is BMX really a sport???)
7) What computer company swallowed up Digital to become the world's second largest computer company? Compaq
8) WHAT GUN MANUFACTURER RECENTLY GAVE IN TO PUBLIC PRESSURE BY ENDING ITS PRODUCTION OF HAND REVOLVERS? Colt (we suggested this but went with Smith & Wesson)

50 POINTERS:
9) What TV show portrayed, among other things, the life of AIDS patient Pedro Zamora? The Real World (way to go Cory C!)
10) What New York City politician initially replaced Joseph Wopner as the judge on People's Court? Ed Koch (way to go Allan K!)
11) WHAT AUTO GIANT PURCHASED LAND ROVER WHICH WAS THE LAST CAR COMPANY OWNED BY BRITONS? BMW (we said Ford who recently bought BMW--no worries as, according to Mike M, this was only a 20 point question!)
12) What country recently ended its annual export of 2 million snake skins claiming the practice was cruel? India (way to go again Cory C!)
13) What religious lady appeared on the Drew Carey Show as Mimi's mother? Tammy Faye Baker
14) (Sports!) What Tour de France champion was recently diagnosed with the rare muscular disease Mitochondrial Myopathy? Greg LeMonde (way to go yet again Cory C!)
15) What 2 famous women met for the first time in August 1997 one month before they both died within a week of each other? Mother Theresa and Princess Diana
16) What contest was recently won by a man for the first time in 27 years with his recipe and production of a Macadamia Fudge Tort? Pillsbury Bake-Off (way to go Mary Ann K!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT DOES THE "E" IN "EBAY" STAND FOR? Echo (we said Electronic which was the team vote winner over Easy at the time the question had to be handed in).

 

1-13-05 (300 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the cold ocean water replacement for "El Nino" called? La Nina (way to go Lee M!)
2) WHAT U.S. GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION CALLS ITSELF "THE BROTHERHOOD"? CIA (we said FBI)
3) What movie about the porn industry gave Burt Reynolds his first Academy Award nomination? Boogie Nights
4) What boot wearing singer at the age of 50 took everything else off for an issue of Playboy? Nancy Sinatra
5) Within 10%, what percent of the world's population is left handed? 10% (we said 20% which was within the 10% window)
6) (Sports!) Who are the only 2 persons to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500? AJ Foyt and Mario Andretti
7) HOW MANY QUESTIONS DID JOHN CARPENTER HAVE TO ANSWER IN ORDER TO BECOME THE FIRST $1 MILLION WINNER ON "WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?"? 15 (he also took 16 as he forgot the "face off" question. We said 14.)
8) What was the first Disney classic film to be shown on an IMAX screen? Fantasia 2000 (he took Fantasia)

50 POINTERS:
9) According to Alanis Morissette, what is the most ironic thing that can happen on your wedding day? Rain (way to go Cory C!)
10) WHO IS THE ONLY PERSON TO HAVE HOSTED BOTH "ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT" AND "EXTRA"? Lisa Gibbons (we said Mary Hart)
11) WHAT DID A SOPRANO WISE GUY PUT IN F.B.I. SNITCH JIMMY ALTIER'S MOUTH AFTER HE WAS WHACKED? A Rat (we said an Apple)
12) What company was formed when IBM sold off its selectric typewriter and personal printer business lines? Lexmark
13) What are the first names of the 2 Hardy boys? Frank and Joe (way to go Allan K!)
14) (Sports!) WHO IS THE ONLY MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHER TO WIN 4 CONSECUTIVE CY YOUNG AWARDS? Greg Maddox (we suggested this but went with Roger Clemens)
15) WHAT WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO SONY'S FIRST WALKMAN? Stow Away (we said WM1)
16) WHAT BRAND OF VACUUM CLEANER WAS AN ALREADY DECEASED FRED ASTAIRE DANCING WITH ON A STAIRCASE IN A RECENT COMMERCIAL? Dirt Devil (we said Hoover)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT PERSON RECEIVED 11 LETTERS IN 4 SPORTS WHILE IN COLLEGE, SCORED 40 POINTS IN A SINGLE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME AND ALSO PLAYED PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL? Ernie Nevers (we said Jim Thorpe)

 

1-20-05 (800 Points)

 

25 POINTERS:
1) What is the name of the theater in New York City that underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in order to host the CBS version of David Letterman's show? The Ed Sullivan Theater
2) What drink containing vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice was made popular on TV's "Sex in the City"? Cosmopolitan
3) What chip did Intel come up with as a low cost alternative to the Pentium micro-processor? Celeron
4) What model of car ZR-1 version's production was stopped after the 6939th was manufactured? Corvette (way to go Steve M!)
5) What seven minute dating process was trademarked by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo? Speed Dating
6) (Sports!) In the NFL, on what yard line is the ball placed for an extra point attempt? 2 (we debated on this and the 3 yard line--college football actually puts the ball on the 3)
7) Who appeared semi-naked with Michael Jackson in his music video "You Are Not Alone"? Lisa Marie Presley (way to go Cory C!)
8) Who did Tess Truehart serve divorce papers to after 44 years of marriage? Dick Tracy

50 POINTERS:
9) What was the name of the trucker TV helicopters spotted being beaten in the Los Angeles riots that followed the Rodney King Verdict? Reginald Denny
10) WHAT TOY'S ORIGINAL VERSION HAD NAMES OF: "BROWNIE"; "CHOCOLATE"; "PINCHERS"; "PATTY"; "LEGS"; "SPOT"; "SQUEALER"; "SPLASH"; "FLASH"? Beanie Babies (we said Pound Puppies)
11) What was the VISTA program from the 1960's renamed to in the 1990's? Americorp (we said Americares which he accepted)
12) Who was known as the "Teflon Don"? John Gotti
13) WHAT U.S. NEWSPAPER USED AN ADVERTISING SLOGAN "IF YOU DON'T GET IT, YOU DON'T GET IT!"? The Washington Post (we said Wall Street Journal)
14) (Sports!) WHAT NFL QUARTERBACK HAS THE MOST WINS? John Elway (we went with Johnny Unitas in the winner of a team vote that also included Brett Favre)
15) WHAT HOSTAGE WROTE A BEST SELLING BOOK "DEN OF LIONS" CHRONICLING HIS 2454 DAYS IN CAPTIVITY? Terry Anderson (we could not recall any Lebanon hostage name and went with John McCain for lack of a better guess)
16) What bottle top game's name was derived from a popular tropical drink mixture of passion fruit, orange and guava juices? POG (look at the first letters of the juices--way to go Allan K!)

FINAL QUESTION: What Jamaican beer's sales increased by 50% after Tom Cruise guzzled one in the movie "The Firm"? Red Stripe

 

1-27-05 (0 Points)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What "Saturday Night Live" actor gave us the phrase "eating a steady diet of government cheese and living in a van down by the river"? Chris Farley (AKA: Matt Foley)

2) WHAT IS "ZIPPY CHIPPY" FAMOUS FOR? Most losing race horse (he lost 76 in a row. We said Jalapeno Potato Chips as we had no clue.)

3) What rock group recorded the song "Jeremy" after hearing of the classroom suicide of Jeremy Wade Dell? Pearl Jam (way to go Cory C!)

4) What magazine recently stopped putting the table of contents on its cover after 76 years of doing so? Reader's Digest

5) Who played the accident prone Detective Nordberg in the movie "Naked Gun"? O.J. Simpson

6) (Sports!) HOW DID THE "IVY LEAGUE" GET ITS NAME? There were originally 4 teams in the league, which in Roman numerals is "IV" (we said ivy on the buildings).

7) What project started in 1998 when "Zarya" and "Unity" mated? International Space Station

8) WHAT BIOLOGICAL PROJECT FEATURED A FIERCE COMPETITION BETWEEN TEAMS HEADED BY CRAIG VENTER AND FRANCIS COLLINS? Human Genome

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What Rap star named his dog "White Boy" and has a 14 year old protege called "Little Bow Wow"? Snoop Doggy Dog

10) WHAT COMPANY FIRST WENT ON THE NASDAQ BOARD WITH THE TICKER SYMBOL "SBUX"? Starbucks (we never even though about this and ended up going with Smith Barney)

11) What person ended a rare interview on "The Larry King Show" by planting a kiss on Larry? Marlon Brando

12) What Internet browser was the first to allow "cookie enabling web applications"? Netscape (way to go George S!)

13) What are the first names of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young? David, Stephen, Graham and Neil

14) (Sports!) What golfer said "golf is played on a 5 inch course--the one between your ears"? Bobby Jones (winner of team vote)

15) What director/producer cast Gwyneth Paltrow as the character "Wendy" in the movie "Hook"? Steven Spielberg

16) What faith based group was founded by former University of Colorado football coach Bill McCartney? Promise Keepers

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT SPIN-OFF ROCK GROUP WAS FORMED BY "DURAN DURAN" MEMBERS SIMON LEBON, NICK RHODES AND ROGER TAYLOR? Arcadia (we had no clue but a couple of guesses--we went with "Flock of Seagulls")

 

2-3-05    (99 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What promotion gimic did K-Mart abandon in 1991? Blue Light Special
2) What was Coors Brewing Company's entry into the clear beverage craze of the 1990's? Zima
3) Who wrote the book "Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining" (hint: it was a judge)? Judge Judy (way to go Cory C--he got this before the hint was given!)
4) What country music act's first album was entitled "Thank Heavens for Dale Evans"? Dixie Chicks (was to go again Cory C!)
5) What drug king pin was gunned down outside his Columbia home and was called the "World's Greatest Outlaw"? Pablo Escobar
6) (Sports!) Who is the only person to have been named a Super Bowl MVP as a special teams player? Desmond Howard (way to go again Cory C!!)
7) What was Washington National Airport renamed to? Ronald Reagan National Airport
8) What program did "The Simpsons" overtake as the longest running TV animated series? The Flintstones

50 POINTERS:
9) What movie's DVD has special features where one "pill" brings up "What is Bullet-Time?" and another pill brings up "What is the Concept?"? The Matrix
10) What U.S. state was the first to legalize assisted suicide? Oregon (way to go Kathy B!)
11) What country music star's band was nearly wiped out in a plane crash after a concert in 1991? Reba McIntire
12) Who's funeral brought 3 surviving Beatles together in public for the first time in 30 years in 2000? Linda McCartney
13) What game was featured in the book "Bringing Down the House"? Blackjack (way to go Lee M!)
14) (Sports!) WHAT NFL TEAM HOLDS THE TEAM RUSHING RECORD IN A SUPER BOWL WITH 602 YARDS? Washington Redskins (we suggested this--I can't remember what we said that was wrong)
15) WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE COFFEE BAR WHERE FRAZIER AND HIS BROTHER NILES HANG OUT SOMETIMES ON THE TV SHOW "FRAZIER"? Cafe Nervosa
16) What two countries separated in what became known as "The Velvet Divorce"? Slovakia and The Czech Republic (way to go again Cory C!!!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT NFL TEAM IS THE ONLY ONE TO BE IN A SUPER BOWL AND NOT SCORE A TOUCHDOWN? Miami Dolphins (we had this and at the last minute changed it to Denver Broncos)

 

2-10-05   (0 Points)

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What kid's book super hero stands for "truth, justice and anything pre-shrunk and cottony"? Captain Underwear (way to go Mary Ann K!)

2) What does "NC" stand for in the movie rating "NC-17"? No Children

3) What soap opera character in 1994 lost her mother, fell off a scaffolding, became addicted to pain killers, and learned she was carrying Dmitri's child? Erica Kane

4) WHAT COOKIE (BRAND) WAS ONLY SURPASSED BY OREO AS OF THE MID-1990'S? Snack Wells (we said Chip's Ahoy!)

5) WHAT NICKELODEON INSPIRED CONFECTION SOLD 8 MILLION "SPLATS" IN 1993"? Gak (we said Slime)

6) (Sports!) What country won 14 gold medals, including the first for baseball, at the 1992 Summer Olympics after a 12 year absence? Cuba

7) WHO WANTED PRIVACY AT HIS WEDDING TO MELINDA FRENCH SO BAD THAT HE RENTED OUT ALL 250 ROOMS OF A LUXERY HOTEL AND ALL AVAILABLE HELICOPTERS IN THE AREA? Bill Gates (we said Tiger Woods)

8) WHAT CHARACTER JOINED THE BEDROCK GANG AFTER A 27 YEAR WAIT IN THE FLINTSTONE'S VITAMINS JAR? Betty Rubble (we said Hoppy)

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What singer wrote Whitney Houston's mega hit "I Will Always Love You"? Dolly Parton (way to go Cory C!)

10) What movie saw Kathy Bates' character ramming her car into a VW Beetle shouting "Towanda"? Fried Green Tomatoes

11) WHAT EASY TO GROW PLANT WAS CHOSEN TO BE STUDIED IN THE FIRST AGRI-EXPERIMENTS IN SPACE? Potato (we said Peas)

12) What Western city was chosen to be the location of the trial of Timothy McVeigh? Denver

13) What TV program did General Motors successfully sue for a falsely staging an explosion of one of their vehicles during a crash? Dateline NBC

14) (Sports!) What major league pitcher was the first to have 200 games with 10 strike outs in each game? Nolan Ryan

15) WHAT INSTITUTION DOES BATMAN USE TO JAIL CRIMINALS? Archam Asylum (we said Gotham City Jail)

16) WHAT ROCK GROUP RECORDED AN ALBUM IN THE HOME WHERE ACTRESS SHARON TATE AND OTHERS WERE MURDERED? Nine Inch Nails (we said Marilyn Manson)

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE TELESCOPE THAT THE SPACE SHUTTLE RELEASED IN ITS FIRST MISSION CAPTAINED BY A WOMAN? Chandra (we said Hubble)

 

2-17-05 (900 Points—1st Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) What computer peripheral did Apple split in 1993 in an attempt to improve human comfort? Keyboard
2) What actor and pilot is so enamored with flying that he named one of his sons "Jet"? John Travolta
3) What major league baseball team's hat does Billy Crystal's character wear in the movie "City Slickers"? New York Mets
4) What plastic bodied car began production in 1990 in Springhill, TN? Saturn
5) WHAT SAN DIEGO BASED ROCK GROUP'S ORIGINAL NAME WAS "MIGHTY JOE YOUNG"? Stone Temple Pilots (we thought we had a good guess with "The Young Rascals")
6) (Sports!) How many Daytona 500s has Jeff Gordon won? 2 (way to go George S and Cory C!)
7) What brewery gave the keys to Connie Doolan's Pub to the winner of its "Win Your Own Pub" essay contest? Guiness (are you ready for this...WAY TO GO MIKE M!!!!)
8) WHAT IS THE HTTP ERROR CODE (3-DIGIT NUMBER) WHEN A WEB PAGE IS NOT FOUND? 404 (we said 401)

50 POINTERS:
9) What TV sitcom character lost on "Jeopardy!" despite facing categories of "Civil Servants", "Stamps From Around the World", "Mother and Sons" and "Beer"? Cliff Clavin (we, and several other teams, said John Ratzenberger which the quiz master also accepted)
10) What TV journalist was recently shown to have been supporting a secret family for decades? Charles Kuralt (way to go Bruce B!)
11) What platinum blonde burst on the fashion scene following the death of her famous brother? Donatello Versace (way to go Cory C!)
12) What comedian broadcast such pranks as putting a cow's head in a bed and painting a house plaid? Tom Green
13) WHAT COMPANY OFFERS LIPSTICK AND FINGERNAIL POLISH IN SUCH COLORS AS "GANG GREEN", "ASPHYXIA" AND "PLAGUE"? Urban Decay (no team got this right...we said "Gothic")
14) (Sports!) How many advertised laps are there in the Daytona 500? 200
15) WHAT HIP-HOP MOGUL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING A CLOTHING LINE CALLED "PHAT FARM"? Russell Simmons (we said Dr. Dre)
16) What substance was put in armor piercing ammunition during the Kosovo War that was determined to be responsible for "Balkan Syndrome" sickness? Depleted Uranium (way to go Allan K!)

FINAL QUESTION: What person is the trophy given to the winner of the Daytona 500 named for? Harley Earl

 

2-24-05 (0 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What network's slogan in 1980 was "Looking Good Together"? CBS (way to go Cory C!)
2) What Japanese beer-fed beef finally made it to the U.S. market selling at $100 for a 14 ounce slab? Kobe (way to go Allan K!)
3) What GM produced car was advertised as "The Caddy that zigs"? Catera (way to go Lee M!)
4) When the "800" toll-free numbers started running out, what was the FIRST area code used for additional toll-free number calling? 888 (NOTE: we had a bit of a discussion on this answer and 877)
5) Who was dropped from "American Idol" when it was revealed she appeared on a web porn site (additional 25 point bonus if you can give both her first and last names)? Frenchy Davis (way to go Cory C!!)
6) (Sports!) What Chicago Cub great has the major league baseball record for receiving 5 intentional walks in a 1990 game? Andre Dawson (way to talk Bruce out of Ryne Sandburge Cory C!!!)
7) What Arnold Swarzenegger block buster movie boasts of a 3 breasted stripper on Mars? Total Recall
8) Who was declared a "welfare billionaire" when he secured the government contracts for his company to process paperwork for Medicare and Medicaid? H. Ross Perot (way to go Lee M!!)

50 POINTERS:
9) Who officially left "The Rolling Stones" after being with the band for 30 years? Bill Wyman (way to go Lee M!!!)
10) What fad is the Japanese word for "cute little egg"? Tomagotchi
11) WHAT INTERNET BROWSER COMPANY WENT PUBLIC ON THE NASDAQ BOARD ONLY 10 MONTHS AFTER ITS FOUNDING? Lycos (doh, we voted on this answer and Yahoo and Yahoo won).
12) What is the name of the musical group Kevin Bacon plays in with his brother? The Bacon Brothers (way to go Cory C!!!!)
13) IN WHAT COUNTRY WAS THE INTERNET DEVELOPED? Switzerland (we thought is was developed in California so we said USA).
14) (Sports!) WHAT SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RETIRED LEFT THE COURT 55 YEARS AFTER HE WAS THE LEADING RUSHER IN THE NFL? Byron White (we said William O. Douglas)
15) WHAT UNIQUE METAL COVERS THE EXTERIOR OF SPAIN'S GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM? Titanium (we said Stainless Steel)
16) What action film star's first on screen appearance was a porn film entitled "Party at Kitty and Studs"? Sylvester Stallone (way to go Cory C!!!!!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT 2 FIRST LADIES ARE BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY? Jackie Kennedy and Helen Taft (we had Jackie but went with Bess Truman for the second first lady).

 

3-3-05    (2nd Place—900 Points!)


25 POINTERS:
1) Which of the five original Lifesavers candy flavors was advertised as not being Y2K compliant in 1999? Pineapple (winner of team vote)
2) What NBA team was Paula Abdul a cheerleader for? Los Angeles Lakers
3) What store (chain) was actress Winona Ryder convicted of shoplifting from? Saks (way to go Lee M!)
4) WHO'S PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY OCCUPIES 90 ACRES ON THE WEST CAMPUS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY? George H.W. Bush (we said Lyndon Johnson)
5) What was the name Bill & Ted's band in the movie "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"? Wyld Stallions (way to go Lee M!!)
6) (Sports!) What 2nd baseman played in every All Star game in the 1990's while during the same period playing for the Padres, Blue Jays, Orioles and Indians? Roberto Alomar
7) What Johnny Nash classic song was used in the movie "Ants", "Grosse Pointe Blank", "Thelma & Louise" and "Deep Blue Sea"? I Can See Clearly Now
8) WHAT U.S. STATE'S MOTTO IS "HOPE"? Rhode Island (we said Arkansas which was the winner of a team vote none of the options of which were Rhode Island)

50 POINTERS:
9) What former "Bond Girl" confused the buying public by arguing so convincingly with Howie Long in Radio Shack commercials that people thought they were married? Teri Hatcher
10) What were the names of the criminals in The Steve Miller Band song "Take the Money and Run"? Billy Joe and Bobby Sue
11) What country bordering The Republic of Congo renamed itself The Democratic Republic of Congo? Zaire
12) WHO IS THE FIRST SINGER SINCE ELVIS PRESLEY TO HAVE 40 GOLD ALBUMS? Barbra Streisand (we said, I think, Ray Charles which was the winner of a team vote none of the options of which were Barbra).
13) What alias for Batman did DC Comics revive in 1986? The Dark Knight
14) (Sports!) WHAT TEAM WAS THE FIRST AND LAST TO WIN THE XFL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP? Los Angeles Extreme
15) What popular game got its start as an advertisement for shoe polish? Twister (winner of team vote where the other option was Simon Says).
16) What was the name of the college attended by the characters in the movie "Revenge of the Nerds"? Adams College (way to go Lee M!!!)

FINAL QUESTION: What sports announcer's voice is heard on the Meat Loaf song "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"? Phil Rizutto

 

3-10-05 (400 Points, 2nd Place!)


25 POINTERS:
1) WHAT DO THE LETTERS "MGS" STAND FOR IN SKIING REPORTS? Machine Groomed Snow (we had this but changed snow to surface which he did not accept)
2) What artist was famous for a painting "Campbells Soup Cans"? Andy Warhol
3) WHAT INSTRUMENT WAS DUKE ELLINGTON FAMOUS FOR PLAYING? Piano (we voted on the correct answer and clarinet and clarinet won)
4) How many checkers does 1 player start with in a regular game of Checkers? 12
5) What did Shannon Lucid stay in for 188 days setting a world record for a woman? MIR Space Station
6) (Sports!) What is the vehicle called in harness racing? Sulky
7) What country contains the famous "Burgundy Region"? France
8) What is the nickname given to the F-117A stealth fighter? Night Hawk

50 POINTERS:
9) What David Lynch TV production centered on the murder of Laura Palmer? Twin Peaks
10) WHAT COUNTRY WAS NICOLE KIDMAN BORN IN? U.S. (we said Australia with some doubt)
11) WHAT CARTOON CHARACTER WAS FEATURED WITH PAULA ABDUL IN A VIDEO "OPPOSITES ATTRACT"? MC Skat Kat
12) What game's goal is to guess the color code of the pegs of your opponent? Mastermind
13) Who wrote "The World According to Garp" and "Cider House Rules"? John Irving (way to go Mary Ann K!)
14) (Sports!) WHAT MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHER WAS THE FIRST TO HAVE 20 HOME RUNS AND 20 STOLEN BASES IN A SINGLE SEASON? Ivan Rodriguez (we mentioned this but went with Joe Torre)
15) What do silk worms eat in order to produce silk? Mulberry leaves (way to go Karen K!)
16) What stadium was the venue for the last officially scheduled Beatles concert? Candlestick Park

FINAL QUESTION: How many industrials are combined in the "Dow Jones Industrial Average" indicator? 30

 

4-14-05 (0 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the name of the drink when you mix vodka and a coffee liquer? Black Russian
2) What is the name of the coffee house where the "Friends" characters often meet in the TV show? Central Perk
3) What city is served by McCarran Airport? Las Vegas
4) How long does it take (approximately) for light from Sun to reach the Earth? 8 minutes 20 seconds (he took 8 or 9 minutes)
5) What is the periodic chart symbol for lead? Pb
6) (Sports!) Who was the coach of the New York Islanders that won 4 Stanley Cups in a row in the 1980's? Al Arbour
7) Who was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen? Sean Connery
8) What are the names of the 2 old codgers in the balcony on "The Muppet Show"? Statler & Waldorf

50 POINTERS:
9) What "soap opera" is set in Pine Valley? All My Children
10) WHO DID THE RUSSIAN SPACE AGENCY SAY "BYE BYE BYE" TO AFTER HE COULD NOT COME UP WITH THE PAYMENT FOR HIS RIDE? Lance Bass (we said Justin Timberlake)
11) WHAT MAKE OF CAR IS NAMED AFTER THE FOUNDER OF THE CITY OF DETROIT? Cadillac (this was mentioned but we said Lasalle)
12) WHO PLAYED NICOLE KIDMAN'S HUSBAND IN THE MOVIE "TO DIE FOR"? Matt Dillon (we said Bill Pullman not having any real idea of an answer)
13) What activity is highlighted in Ernest Hemingway's book "Death in the Afternoon"? Bullfighting (winner of a team vote between this an fishing)
14) (Sports!) WHAT PGA PLAYER IS THE ONLY ONE TO WIN 3 NCAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS BEFORE TURNING PRO? Ben Crenshaw (this lost in a vote between him and Jack Nicklaus)
15) In what year did the Korean War start? 1950 (winner of team vote between this and 1951)
16) In the movie "Pretty Woman", how much did it cost for Julia Robert's character to spend the week with Richard Gere's character? $3,000

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT PERSON'S NAME APPEARS IN FLAMES ON PEARL JAM'S "MIRROR BALL" COVER WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT THROUGH A MIRROR? Neil Young (we said Jimi Hendrix). FYI, Young is a close friend of the group and this album was released right after Kurt Cobain died. The group though Neil's song words "better to burn out than to fade away" was an appropriate tribute to Cobain.

 

5-5-05 (99 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) Who, along with Bill Gates, founded Microsoft? Paul Allen
2) What is the lowest number, when spelled in English, that contains the letter "a"? One Thousand
3) What country does the island of Crete belong to? Greece
4) Who became President of the United States after William McKinley was assassinated? Theodore Roosevelt
5) IN WHAT 2 COUNTRIES DOES THE AMAZON RIVER FLOW? Brazil and Peru (we said Brazil and Bolivia)
6) (Sports!) What NFL player (retired or active) currently holds the single game rushing record? Jamal Lewis (way to go Cory C!)
7) What country's government was the U.S. trying to overthrow in the "Bay of Pigs" invasion? Cuba
8) In what Broadway play will you find a singing milkman name "Topol"? Fiddler on the Roof

50 POINTERS:
9) What planet is famous for its giant red spot? Jupiter
10) What "Simpson's" character has the same name as Richard Nixon's middle name? Milhouse
11) In what country was the Battle of Waterloo fought? Belgium
12) What movie featured Dooley Wilson singing "As Time Goes By"? Casablanca
13) FROM WHAT FLOWER IS THE SPICE SAFFRON EXTRACTED? Crocus (we said Lily)
14) (Sports!) Who did Wilt Chamberlain play for immediately before joining the NBA? Harlem Globetrotters
15) What is the make (i.e., car company) of the "Lark" model of car? Studebaker (way to go Tom P and Bob B!)
16) What is the name of "The Brady Bunch" family's cat? Fluffy (way to go Peg B!)

FINAL QUESTION: What are the "Triple Crown" horse race events and the type of flower that is draped over the winner at each of those events (line up event with flower in answer)? Kentucky Derby--Roses; Preakness--Black Eyed Susans; Belmont Stakes--White Carnations (we said roses for all three events).

 

5-12-05


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the name given to the fin on the back of a fish? Dorsal
2) Who was vice-president under Dwight D. Eisenhower? Richard M. Nixon
3) What state contains Brown University? Rhode Island (way to go Pat H!)
4) In terms of time, what is 604,800 seconds long? 1 week
5) Who invented blue jeans? Levi Strauss
6) (Sports!) What Olympic Gold Medalist lit the flame at the opening of the 1996 Summer Olympics? Muhammad Ali
7) What country did the United States buy Florida from? Spain
8) What is the name of the narrator in the book "Catcher In The Rye"? Holden Caulfield

50 POINTERS:
9) What two nation's population is greater than 1 billion? India and China
10) WHAT WAS THE FIRST NAME OF THE LIVINGSTONE THAT DISCOVERED VICTORIA FALLS (of "Dr. Livingstone, I presume" fame)? David (we said Stanley)
11) What do the British call the trunk of a car? Boot (way to go Peg B!)
12) On a clock face with Roman numerals, how many "X"s will you find? 4 (9, 10, 11 and 12)
13) What is the accepted conversion of how many inches of snow translate to 1 inch of rain? 10 inches
14) (Sports!) HOW WIDE IS HOME PLATE ON A BASEBALL DIAMOND? 17 inches (we said 16 inches)
15) What actor plays Dr. Carter on the "E.R." TV series? Noah Wylie
16) What Lisa Loeb's single hit #1 before it appeared on any album? Stay (way to go Cory C!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT 1980'S CARTOON SHOW'S THEME SONG FEATURED RICKY MARTIN SINGING AS PART OF "MENUDO"? Rubik the Amazing Cube (NOTE: no team got this right!)

 

5-19-05


25 POINTERS:
1) Who's third law of motion states that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction"? Sir Isaac Newton
2) WHAT MUSICAL FEATURES THE CHARACTERS SARAH BROWN AND SKY MASTERSON? Guys and Dolls (we said Oklahoma!)
3) What are the 3 largest cities, population wise, in the state of Ohio? Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati
4) What is the nick-name given to the "Star Trek" character Dr. McCoy? Bones
5) What is the post office abbreviation for the state of Hawaii? HI
6) (Sports!) For motor enthusiasts, what does "NHRA" stand for? National Hot Rod Association
7) What is agoraphobia the fear of? Wide Open Spaces
8) Who was the author of the book "Catch-22"? Joseph Heller

50 POINTERS:
9) How many U.S. states begin with "New"? 4 (New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New Mexico)
10) What is Homer Simpson's middle initial on "The Simpsons"? J
11) What metal makes up the bulk of pewter? Tin (winner of team vote between this and lead)
12) In the Bible, who was the father of Issac? Abraham
13) In London, what kind of locations are called "King's Cross", "St. Pancreas" and "Waterloo"? Underground railway stations
14) (Sports!) WHO IS THE ONLY PERSON TO WIN BOTH AN NCAA COLLEGE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP AND NHL STANLEY CUP AS A COACH? Ben Johnson (we said Herb Brooks)
15) What was the name of the band that backed up Buddy Holly? Crickets
16) WHAT IS A GROUP OF PEACOCKS CALLED? Muster (we had no idea and said Brood. No team got this correct!)

FINAL QUESTION: What star constellation appears of the flags of Australia and New Zeeland? Southern Cross (way to go Knud H!)

 

5-26-05 (0 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What newspaper did Norman Rockwell paint cover pictures for? Saturday Evening Post
2) In letter writing, what does "P.S." stand for? Post Script
3) What game is featured in the movies "The Cincinnati Kid" and "The Sting"? Poker
4) What is the name of the political party founded by H. Ross Perot? Reform
5) What is the Italian phrase given to cooked pasta that is "firm to the bite"? Al Dente
6) (Sports!) What country's basketball team broke the U.S.'s gold medal streak during the 1972 Summer Olympics? U.S.S.R.
7) What kind of creature is the character "Chewbacca" in the "Star Wars" films? Wookie (NOTE: you're welcome Dugout!)
8) Who was the first female U.S. Secretary of State? Madeline Albright

50 POINTERS:
9) What country contains the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon? Iraq (way to go Lee M!)
10) WHAT MAMMAL IS CONSIDER BY SCIENTISTS TO BE SECOND TO HUMANS IN TERMS OF INTELLIGENCE? Chimpanzee (this was suggested but we went with Bottle Nosed Dolphin)
11) Who was Helen Keller's teacher? Ann Sullivan
12) What element does the periodic symbol "Ag" stand for? Silver (way to go Peg B!)
13) WHAT ANIMAL'S HIDE IS USED TO MAKE MOROCCAN LEATHER? Goat (we voted on Camel and Llama and Camel won)
14) (Sports!) WHAT SHORTSTOP HOLDS THE LEAGUE RECORD FOR LEAST ERRORS IN THAT POSITION FOR A COMPLETE SEASON WITH 3 DURING THE 1990 SEASON? Cal Ripken, Jr (we had this but changed our answer to Ozzie Smith at the last moment)
15) In the movie "The Graduate", what field was character Benjamin Braddock encouraged to enter for a career? Plastics
16) IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY, WHO IS THE GOD OF FLOCKS AND HERDS? Pan (we had no clue and went with "Shep" as in "Shepherd")

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT NFL TEAM INTRODUCED THE NO HUDDLE OFFENSE DURING THE 1980'S? Cincinnati Bengals (this was suggested but we went with Houston Oilers. No team got this correct!)

 

6-2-05


25 POINTERS:
1) What horoscope sign is symbolized with a crab? Cancer
2) In what country is Kipling's "The Jungle Book" set? India
3) What actor or actress survived all 10 years on "Beverly Hills 90210"? Tori Spelling
4) Who released an album call "The IRS Tapes, Who Will Buy My Memories to Pay My $16.5 Million Tax Bill"? Willie Nelson
5) Who made the first phone call to the Moon? Richard Nixon
6) (Sports!) WHY WERE MICKEY MANTLE AND WILLIE MAYS BANNED FROM BASEBALL IN 1984? Casino Employment (we said gambling on baseball game. Knud H knew this but he did not show up until a question 8!)
7) What Italian city's population has 66 cars for every 100 people, the most of any European city? Milan (way to go George S!)
8) What actress and model committed suicide in 1996 becoming the 5th member of her famous family to take her own life? Margot Hemmingway (way to go Cory C!)

50 POINTERS:
9) Who remarked that he had "been to the mountaintop"? Martin Luther King, Jr.
10) What movie featured 100 bare butts mooning King Edward? Braveheart
11) What do Israelis call a large collective farm? Kibbutz (way to go Lee M and Allan K!)
12) How many sides are equal in a scalene triangle? 0
13) What does "My Darlin Clementine" wear instead of sandals on her feet? Boxes without topses (way to go Mary Ann K!)
14) (Sports!) Why did the NCAA ban dunking the basketball in the late 1960's? Lew Alcindor's dominance (way to go Knud H!)
15) WHO DISCOVERED PENICILLIN? Alexander Fleming (we said Louis Pasteur)
16) What Shakespearian play features the characters "Portia" and "Shylock"? Merchant of Venice

FINAL QUESTION: ARISTOCRACY, LITERALLY TRANSLATED, MEANS "POWER IN THE HANDS OF" WHAT? The Best (we said "Weathy Elite")

 

6-9-05    1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) HOW MANY YEARS WAS SLEEPING BEAUTY ASLEEP? 100 (winner of a team vote was 7--100 was not one of the options we voted on)
2) What 2 numbers are known as "naturals" in a game of Craps? 7 and 11
3) What spirit is distilled from wine? Brandy (winner of team vote)
4) What were the occupations of all 5 of "Jack The Rippers" victims? Prostitutes
5) What is the only marsupial in North America? Opossum
6) (Sports!) What sport features "jammers" breaking out of "the pack"? Roller Derby
7) WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF LETTERS IN THE FIRST WORD PLAYED IN A GAME OF SCRABBLE? 2 (we said this but believed it had to be 4)
8) How many eyes does a bat have? 2 (we did not fall for this trick question!)

50 POINTERS:
9) What is the capital of Kentucky? Frankfort
10) Who initiated the "New Deal" (hint: it was a U.S. President)? Franklin Delano Roosevelt
11) What couldn't Jack Sprat's wife eat? Lean
12) WHAT DOES THE "T.S." IN T.S. ELLIOTT'S NAME STAND FOR? Thomas Stearns (we had no clue so we said "T.S.")
13) What is the largest cat in the Americas? Jaguar (winner of team vote)
14) (Sports!) How did Rocky Marciano die? Plane crash
15) Within 5% high or low, what percent of the world's water is drinkable? 1% (we said 6% which was within the acceptable range)
16) IN THE LAST DAYS OF WATERGATE, WHO WAS RICHARD NIXON'S CHIEF OF STAFF? Alexander Haig (we voted on this option and several others but went with H.R. Haldeman)

FINAL QUESTION: What is the highest military decoration in Britain? Victoria Cross (way to go Dave H!!!!)

 

6-16-05   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What color is a "Granny Smith" apple? Green
2) How many pints in a quart? 2
3) What is the cost of Boardwalk in the original game of Monopoly? $400
4) What classic tale was the first to use the phrase "yo ho ho and a bottle of rum"? Treasure Island
5) How were Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt related? 5th Cousins once removed (he took anything with the word "cousins" in it--we said 3rd cousins plus Lee's geneology explaination)
6) (Sports!) What is the Olympic motto? Faster, Higher, Stronger
7) How many fingers are used to draw a bow (as in bow and arrow)? 3
8) How pure is 18 carat gold? 3/4 (three quarters) or 75%

50 POINTERS:
9) Who is buried under the altar of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome? St. Peter
10) What type of gun does Inspector Callahan use in the "Dirty Harry" movies? 44 Magnum
11) What animal yields lanolin? Sheep
12) WHAT MUSICAL IS SET IN "CATFISH ROW"? Porgy & Bess (we said "Cats")
13) How many verses are there in a sonnet? 14
14) (Sports!) WHO WAS A FIRST BASEMAN FOR THE DODGERS AND CUBS BEFORE LEAVING BASEBALL TO TAKE UP ACTING? Chuck Connors (we voted on Chuck and Peter Lecock and picked the wrong one)
15) What date is the first day of the astrological year? March 21st
16) What author was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions and boxed 3 rounds with then heavyweight champion Archie Moore? George Plimpton

FINAL QUESTION: What animal is the only one where the female has antlers? Caribou or reindeer (we said reindeer)

 

6-23-05


25 POINTERS:
1) How many days after Kennedy was assassinated was Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated? 2
2) How many chambers are there in the human heart? 4
3) What is the scientific name for the bone commonly called "the funny bone"? Humerous
4) What was the name of the religious group founded by Jerry Falwell? Moral Majority
5) What is the capitol of Wyoming? Cheyenne
6) (Sports!) What do you have to do to win the "daily double" at the horse track? Pick the winner of the first 2 races
7) Who was Vice-President under Gerald Ford? Nelson Rockefeller
8) What letter is the least one used in the English language? Q (winner of team vote!)

50 POINTERS:
9) (Sorry, I can't remember this question but what ever it was, we got it right!)
10) What Bob Seger song included the lyrics "wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then"? Against the Wind (way to go George S!)
11) What river runs through Belgrade, Budapest and Munich? Danube
12) What vehicle has the identification number "NCC-1701"? Starship Enterprise
13) WHAT 3 COUNTRIES BORDER FINLAND? Norway, Russia and Sweden (we changed Sweden to Estonia at the last minute)
14) (Sports!) How many golf clubs is a player allowed to use in a 18-hole round under PGA rules? 14 (way to go Knud H!)
15) (Sorry, I can't remember this question but what ever it was, we got it right!)
16) What group recorded the song "Do You Believe in Magic"? Lovin' Spoonfull (way to go Bob B!)

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TROPHY GIVEN TO THE WIMBLEDON WOMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPION? Venus Rosewater Dish (we said Queen's Plate)

 

6-30-05   2nd Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What city is known as "The City of Brotherly Love"? Philadelphia
2) When it comes to James Bond, what does the "00" mean in "007"? A License to Kill
3) Where did Betty meet "The Leader of the Pack" according to the song? The Candy Store
4) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF P.L. TRAVERS' NANNY? Mary Poppins (we had no idea who P.L. Travers was--turns out he was the author of the book about Mary Poppins--so we went with Fran for an answer after the TV show "The Nanny")
5) Who won an academy award for her performances in "Gone With The Wind" and "A Street Car Named Desire"? Vivian Leigh
6) (Sports!) How many innings does a starting baseball pitcher have to pitch in order to get credit for the victory in the major leagues? 5
7) What historical document was signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri? Japanese Surrender at end of World War II
8) What 2 countries are joined by the Ambassador Bridge? U.S. and Canada

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT POET COINED THE PHRASE "GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS"? Robert Frost (we had this but it sounded too corny for him to have said so we went with Mark Twain--sorry to doubt you Mary Ann K!)
10) What 2 U.S. Presidents have been impeached? Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
11) What 2 countries is the country of Andorra between? Spain and France
12) What was the name of the Pulitzer Prize winning play telling the story of black boxing champion Jack Johnson? The Great White Hope
13) What body of water does the Euphrates River empty into? The Persian Gulf
14) (Sports!) What 4 time National League batting champion died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972? Roberto Clemente
15) Who's parents were "Black Mumbo" and "Black Jumbo"? Little Black Sambo
16) Who did ex-Beatle Ringo Starr marry in 1981? Barbara Bach

FINAL QUESTION: What country did the countries of Morocco, Algiers and Tunisia gain their independence from? France

 

7-7-05

 

25 POINTERS:

1) How many pieces of paper are in a ream? 500

2) What tubes pass an egg from the ovaries to the uterus? Fallopian

3) Who sang the original song "Mack The Knife"? Bobby Darin

4) What fictional character lives in a mansion in a part of Long Island known as West Egg, New York? J. Gatsby

5) What side of the dinner plate should a wine glass be placed (left or right)? Right (way to go Peg B!)

6) (Sports!) What Kennedy clan favorite sport has become a tradition at many family gatherings? Touch Football

7) What do bees collect? Nectar (winner of team vote between this and pollen. Way to think of this Cathy M!)

8) Who was the last czar of Russia? Nicholas II

 

50 POINTERS:

9) What continent contains over half the world's population? Asia

10) What color is the light on the port side of a ship? Red

11) What U.S. vice-president killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 2004? Aaron Burr

12) What Swiss city is considered to be the financial and banking capitol of the world? Zurich (way to go Lee M!)

13) What Japanese word means, when translated, "divine wind"? Kamikaze

14) (Sports!) What is the diameter of an official basketball hoop? 18" (way to go Dave H!!!)

15) WHAT COUNTRY WAS KNOWN AS NEW HOLLAND, BOTANY BAY AND NEW SOUTH WALES UP UNTIL 1820? Australia (we voted on this and South Africa and South Africa won by 1 vote)

16) WHAT WAS THE NAME OF IAN FLEMING'S BOOK WHERE THE CHARACTER JAMES BOND WAS FIRST INTRODUCED? Casino Royale (we said "Her Majesty's Secret Service")

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS THE NUMBER ONE TV SHOW FROM 1952 - 1955? I Love Lucy (we voted on this and Milton Berle's Your Show of Shows and obviously we picked the wrong one).

 

 

 

7-14-05


25 POINTERS:
1) What materials did the 3 little pigs make their homes out of? Straw, sticks and bricks
2) On what number are Blackjack dealers told to stand? 17
3) What did JFK consider his biggest blunder while in office? Bay of Pigs Invasion
4) What mammal has a bill, web feet with claws and lays eggs? Duckbill Platypus
5) What was the name of America's first manned space flight program? Project Mercury
6) (Sports!) How many sets in a men's championship tennis match? 5
7) WHAT U.S STATE IS THE ONLY ONE FREE OF HOUSE FLIES? Alaska (we said Hawaii)
8) What is the last country alphabetically in the world? Zimbabwe

50 POINTERS:
9) What was the name of the magician that dazzled King Arthur's court? Merlin
10) What actor is also a world champion Bridge player? Omar Shariff
11) What Greek physician is known as "The Father of Medicine"? Hippocrates
12) IN WHAT MONTH IS THE EARTH CLOSEST TO THE SUN? January (we voted on December and March and December won)
13) What are the highest odds on a Roulette table? 35:1
14) (Sports!) What baseball franchise moved to become the Minnesota Twins? Washington Senators
15) What river is known as "The Father of Waters"? Mississippi River (winner of team vote between this and Ganges River!)
16) What country contains The Blue Grotto? Italy (way to go Lee M!)

FINAL QUESTION: HOW FAST, WITHIN 500 MILES PER HOUR, IS THE EARTH TRAVELING THROUGH SPACE? 67,700 MPH (he would have taken 67,200 MPH to 68,200 MPH. We said 31,000 MPH--see math tutorial below)

MATH TUTORIAL:
1) Compute the circumference of the orbit of the earth around the CENTER OF THE SUN. Diameter of Sun is 870,000 miles. Diameter of the Earth is 7296 miles. Distance of Earth to Sun's surface is 92,960,000 miles. Therefore the radius of of the orbit is (870,000 / 2) + (7296 / 2) + 92,960,000 = 93,398,648 miles. Circumference is (2 * pi * 93,398,648) = 586,836,781 miles.

2) There are 8760 hours (365 * 24) in a year. Therefore 586,836,781 / 8760 = ~66,991 MPH. Bottom line is that we are not sure how he got 67,700--perhaps the Earth's orbit is not circular?

WHAT WE DID:
1) We computed circumference as 2 * pi * 93,000,000 = 584,332,020 miles.

2) Another person on team computed hours in the year correctly, but I read 18,760 instead of 8,760.

3) I computed 584,332,020 / 18760 = ~31,000 MPH.

 

7-21-05   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What character in the game of "Clue" teaches college? Professor Plum
2) If North is 0 degrees, what degree reading would North-East be? 45 degrees
3) What does a ferrier do for a living? Shoes Horses (way to go Cory C and Alan B!)
4) What country's flag flew over Christopher Columbus' ships when he discovered America? Spain
5) Who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States? Andrew Johnson
6) (Sports!) What trophy is solid gold and features Abe Mitchell swinging a golf club? Ryder Cup
7) What do the utilities (i.e., Water Works and Electric Company) cost in the game of "Monopoly"? $150
8) What state annually hosts the "All American Soap Box Derby"? Ohio

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT DRINK INCLUDES AS MANY RUMS AS ARE AVAILABLE? Zombie (we voted on this and Kamikaze and obviously picked the wrong one)
10) What science did Gregor Mendel begin in 1866? Genetics
11) What city is known as "The Eternal City"? Rome
12) What ship collided with "The Stockholm" on July 26, 1956 and sank? Andrea Doria
13) What musical group was featured in the movie "Rock Around The Clock"? Bill Haley and The Comets
14) (Sports!) WHAT IS THE DISTANCE IN FEET FROM THE SERVICE LINE TO THE NET ON A TENNIS COURT? 21 feet (we said 30 feet)
15) What state contains Mammoth Cave National Park? Kentucky
16) What word describes a life style that is in constant pursuit of pleasure? Hedonism

FINAL QUESTION: What were the first 3 countries to have the atomic bomb? USA, USSR, and Great Britain

 

7-28-05 (0 Points)


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the name of Dennis the Menace's dog? Ruff
2) What animal travels in a "gaggle"? Geese
3) What is made when you mix fruit with wine? Sangria
4) What city was President McKinley visiting when he was assassinated? Buffalo, New York
5) WHAT MULTIPLICATION FACTOR IS APPLIED WHEN A LINE IS PLACE OVER A ROMAN NUMERAL? 1000 (none of us had ever heard of this but we guessed it was 10)
6) (Sports!) How far apart are the stakes on a regulation horseshoe pit? 40 feet (way to go Cory C!)
7) What country experiences the most tornadoes? USA
8) What is the name of Olive Oyl's brother in the Popeye cartoons? Castor

50 POINTERS:
9) What body of water lies between Iran and Russia? Caspian
10) What is the capital of the state of Florida? Tallahassee
11) What was the name of the Protestant revolt against the supremacy of the papacy? The Reformation
12) What is regicide? Killing of the King (way to go Laura M!)
13) Which side did Britain support during the U.S. Civil War? The Confederacy
14) (Sports!) Who was the star of the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm? Jim Thorpe
15) What historical figure did Madonna portray that won her a Golden Globe award? Eva Peron (he also took Evita)
16) Who owned the Carousel Club and Vegas Club in Dallas? Jack Ruby

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT U.S. STATE HAS THE LEAST AMOUNT OF ANNUAL RAINFALL? Nevada (we had this answer and Alaska but because of the size of the team and time given there was not enough time to vote--our answer was Alaska)

 

8-4-05 (tied for 2nd but lost in 3rd tie break)


25 POINTERS:
1) How many daily tides are there? 2 (he also took 4 as each tide cycle has both a high and low tide)
2) Who was the son of Mrs. Jumbo? Dumbo
3) What do you call a baby fox? Kit (he also took cub)
4) What Egyptian sovereign married 2 of her brothers? Cleopatra
5) What Jamberry play features the characters Jan, Michael and Wendy? Peter Pan
6) (Sports!) Who is the current all-time NHL goal scorer? Wayne Gretzky
7) What country is mainly on the Jutland Peninsula? Denmark
8) How many records does an artist have to sell in order to win a Platinum Album award? 1,000,000

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT IS THE CAPITAL OF YUGOSLAVIA? Belgrade (we voted on this and Sarajevo and all but one of us picked the wrong one)
10) What tool (exact name) is the favorite of the fans of the comedian Gallagher? Sledge-o-matic
11) What disease did the comic book character "Shadowhawk" die of in 1995? AIDS
12) What is the largest fresh water lake in the world? Lake Superior
13) HOW MANY EYES ARE THERE IN A 52 PLAYING CARD DECK? 42 (we said 44. Jack of spades, Jack of Hearts and King of Diamonds have one eye--we thought there were only 2 one-eyed Jacks)
14) (Sports!) How many furlongs are there in a mile and a quarter horse race? 10
15) What singer paid $250,000 ransom to get his kidnapped son back? Frank Sinatra (way to go Cory C!!!!!!!)
16) WHAT IS THE RADIO CALL WORD FOR THE LETTER Q? Quebec (we had no clue and said Quincy)

FINAL QUESTION: How many cups of butter in a pound? 2

 

8-11-05

 

25 POINTERS:

1)  What is the outermost layer of skin called? Epidermis

2)  What nursery rhyme character's "cow is in the corn?" Little Boy Blue

3)  In what country are the Galapagos islands? Ecuador

4)  What march did Felix Mendelsohn compose? Wedding March

5)  What Dallas star received an emmy for acting? Barbara Bel Geddes (Way to go, Knud!!!)

6)  (Sports!) How high is the cross bar on a football goal post? 10 ft.

7)  What is the capital of Nevada? Carson City

8)     WHAT FREDERICK FORSYTHE NOVEL TELLS OF THE TOPPLE OF AN AFRICAN GOVERNMENT BY MERCENARIES?  Dogs of War (We got it wrong.)

 

50 POINTERS:

9)  WHAT U.S. PRESIDENT WROTE 37 BOOKS? Teddy Roosevelt (We got it wrong.)

10)  Who created Yertle the turtle? Dr. Seuss

11)  What role did Billy Burke play in the Wizard of Oz? Glinda the Good Witch

12)  Where was the liberty bell made? England

13)  WHERE ARE THE HAVERSIAN CANALS? Bones (We got it wrong)

14)  (Sports!) What team was home run king Hank Aaron playing for in his last game? City and nickname please. Milwaukee Brewers

15)  WHAT WEEKLY MAGAZINE HAS A COLUMN CALLED THE PRESIDENCY? Time (We got it wrong)

16)  On J&B scotch whiskey, what do J and B stand for? Justerini & Brooks

 

FINAL QUESTION:  WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF EACH OF THE FINGER LAKES?  Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Cayuga

 

8-18-05

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What is the name of Superman's boyhood Illinois home town? Smallville

2) What is the medical term for your "voice box"? Larynx

3) What suite's king is known as "The Suicide King"? Hearts (way to go Lee M!)

4) What did Jack trade for the magic beans in the "Jack In The Beanstalk" story? His mother's cow

5) From what floor did Lee Harvey Oswald alledgedly fire his rifle to assassinate JFK? 6th

6) (Sports!) Who pitched a perfect game for the New York Yankees in the 1956 World Series? Don Larson

7) AREA WISE, WHAT IS THE LARGEST STATE EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER? Georgia (we thought about this one but went with Pennsylvania)

8) What name is given to a castrated bull? Steer

 

50 POINTERS:

9) Who was the director of the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movie? Steven Spielberg

10) WHAT MONTH'S MOON IS KNOWN AS "THE HARVEST MOON"? September (we said October)

11) Who did Linda Eastman marry on March 12, 1969? Paul MacCartney

12) Who's cow alledgedly started The Great Chicago Fire? Mrs. O'Leary's

13) What game has versions called "Klondike", "Canfield" and "Spider"? Solitaire

14) (Sports!) In feet, how far is the free throw line to the backboard on a basketball court? 15 (way to go Dave H!)

15) What fortress did William the Conqueror build to protect London? Tower of London

16) What nickname was convict Robert Straud better known as? The Birdman of Alcatraz

 

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT "K" WORD DID FORMER GRAY DAVIS AIDE "TOMMY THE CLOWN" COME UP WITH FOR HIP-HOP CLOWN DANCING? Krumping (we had no clue and went with "Krusty". Only 1 team got this answer!)

 

8-25-05   (1200 POINTS—PERFECT (worth $150 jackpot)!  1st Place (worth $30 gift certificate)!


25 POINTERS:
1) Who is Pinnochio's father? Gepetto
2) Who published the "Ego" and "Id" in 1923? Sigmund Freud
3) In trap shooting, what are the targets better known as? Clay Pigeons (he also took Clay Birds)
4) What other name does the chess piece "rook" go by? Castle
5) What was the only book written by Margaret Mitchell? Gone With The Wind
6) (Sports!) What major sports league was the first to introduce a "Wildcard" team in its play off system? NFL
7) How many yards in a mile? 1760
8) What U.S. state contains the Lincoln Park Zoo? Illinois

50 POINTERS:
9) What was "the land of milk and honey" destination in the book "The Grapes of Wrath"? California
10) What country suffers the most earthquakes on average annually? Japan
11) What department of the U.S. government were "The Untouchables" members of? Treasury Department
12) Area wise, what is the second largest country in the world? Canada
13) What was the name of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945? Enola Gay
14) (Sports!) Who was the captain of "The Courageous" sailing vessel that won the 1977 America's Cup? Ted Turner
15) What two countries are joined by "The Brenner Pass"? Italy & Austria (way to go Knud H!)
16) What word was purposely left out of the screen play for "The Godfather"? Mafia

FINAL QUESTION: What 5 countries are permanent members of The United Nations Security Council? United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, France

 

9-1-05    2nd Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What telephone exchange is used most often in television programs? 555
2) From who's perspective were the Sherlock Holmes' novels written? Dr. Watson's
3) What ill fated craft was captained by Ernst Lehman? The Hindenburg (way to go Tom P!)
4) What is the only even prime number? 2
5) What was the name of the largest battleship ever produced by Germany? The Bismark
6) (Sports!) What major league pitcher retired much too soon in 1966 due to arthritis? Sandy Koufax (way to go Knud H!)
7) Who's image is portrayed on the "Purple Heart" medal? George Washington's
8) WHAT CARDS ARE WILD IN THE GAME OF CANASTA? Jokers and 2's (we had no clue and went with Red Queens)

50 POINTERS:
9) Where would you find a "bob-tail nag runnin' a race with a shootin' star"? Camptown Races
10) What term describes a wine's consistency, thickness, and substance? Body
11) What is considered by many to be the world's first observatory? Stonehenge
12) What is the oldest city that is also a capital in the Americas? Mexico City
13) What peach dessert is named after an opera singer? Peach Melba
14) (Sports!) Who was the MVP of the first 2 Super Bowl games? Bart Starr
15) WHAT IS A DACTYLOGRAM? Fingerprint (we thought the "dactyl" part had to do with birds/flight so we guessed carrier pigeon)
16) HOW MANY DEEDS DID HERCULES HAVE TO PERFORM TO GAIN HIS FREEDOM? 12 (we had no clue and guessed 7)

FINAL QUESTION: What player holds the NBA all-time record for (successful) 3-point shots? Reggie Miller

 

9-8-05    (tied for) 2nd Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What was the subject of the only amendment to the U.S. Constitution that was repealled? Prohibition of Alcohol
2) IN "ALICE IN WONDERLAND", WHAT CHARACTER DOES ALICE ENCOUNTER THAT IS CONSTANTLY SOBBING? Mock Turtle (we guessed with Walrus)
3) On what river is the Grand Coulee Dam located? Columbia
4) WHAT IS THE ONLY LAND MAMMAL THAT CAN NOT JUMP? Elephants (he also took Hippos)
5) What constellation is known as "the water bearer"? Aquarius
6) (Sports!) Who played in 2130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees? Lou Gehrig
7) What was the (first) name of Napoleon's first wife? Josephine
8) Where in the world would you find Gorky Park? Moscow (Russia)

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT PLANET TAKES 248 EARTH YEARS TO MAKE 1 REVOLUTION AROUND THE SUN? Pluto (we thought Pluto took longer and went with Uranus)
10) What South American city contains the Copacabana and Ipanama Beaches? Rio de Janeiro
11) WHAT FOOD ITEM IS A "CALIFORNIA LONG WHITE"? Potato (we suggested this, asparagus and grape and went with grape)
12) What was the name of the Wright Brother's original airplane? The Wright Flyer
13) What are the first and last letters in the Greek alphabet? Alpha & Omega
14) (Sports!) HOW MANY HORSES ARE ON ONE OUTDOOR (AS OPPOSED TO INDOOR) POLO TEAM? 4 (we had not clue and went with 6. FYI, indoor teams have 3 horses.)
15) What river feeds Victoria Falls? Zambeezi (way to go, are you ready for this Knud, Lee M!)
16) From what Latin word is the abbreviation for pound, "lb", taken? Libra

FINAL QUESTION: What movie featured B.J. Thomas' song "Rain Drops Are Falling On My Head" for the first time? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

 

9-15-05


25 POINTERS:
1) How does one say goodbye in Orkan? Nanu-Nanu
2) What novelist had the nickname "Poppa"? Ernest Hemingway
3) What term is used to describe creatures with constant body temperatures? Warm Blooded
4) What hit song had Frank Sinatra singing "dooby-dooby-doo"? Strangers In The Night
5) Which of the 5 senses is usually lost as a result of being hit by lightning? Hearing
6) (Sports!) What New York Yankee pitcher started 3 games during the 1962 World Series? Whitey Ford
7) What blood sport gave rise to the term "crest fallen"? Cock Fighting
8) What are 2 parts of a dog that sweat? Any two of the following would have been taken: Tongue, Nose or Paws.

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT IS THE OLDEST AMERICAN COLLEGE INSTITUTION? Harvard (we had this but changed it to William & Mary)
10) What was the name of the sister ship of the Titanic? Olympic or Britanic would have been taken (way to go Lee M!)
11) What British spy novelist also wrote "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"? Ian Fleming
12) What is the motto of the state of California? Eureka
13) Who sang the song "It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To"? Leslie Gore
14) (Sports!) HOW WIDE IS A GOLF HOLE? 4.25 inches (we said 4.5 inches)
15) What is the name given to the food of the Greek Gods? Ambrosia
16) WHAT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS THE "LEATHER ANNIVERSARY"? 3rd (we said 5th which is actuall the "Wood Anniversary")

FINAL QUESTION: WHAT WERE THE LETTERS AND WHAT DO THEY TRANSLATE TO WHICH WERE ON THE SIGN THAT WAS PUT ON THE CROSS WHERE JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED? INRI which translates to "Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews" (we said INRI which translates to "King of the Jews"--one team got it exactly correct which rendered the "close" ones incorrect.)

 

9-22-05   1st Place!


25 PONTERS:
1) Who was Ronald Reagan's first wife? Jane Wyman
2) What is the name given to the outer atmosphere of the sun? Corona (glad you ordered your favorite beer with lime Mike M!)
3) What modern day country did the Ancient Romans call "Hibernia"? Ireland
4) What kind of creature is a "Portuguese Man of War"? Jelly Fish (he was pretty generous on answers he took--best and most correct answer was "4 organism")
5) What do you call farm land that has not been seeded? Fallow
6) (Sports!) What world leader refused to shake Jesse Owens' hand during the 1936 Summer Olympic games in which he won 4 gold medals? Adolf Hitler
7) WHO'S FIRST HIT WAS "AIN'T THAT A SHAME"? Pat Boone (we said Fats Domino)
8) In the "Great Seal of the United States", what is in the eagle's beak? Ribbon (just need to look on the back of a dollar bill)

50 POINTERS:
9) What country would you be in if you were in Bohemia? Czechoslovakia (winner of team vote!)
10) IN THE GAME OF "MONOPOLY", HOW MUCH MONEY ARE YOU AWARDED FOR TAKING 2ND PLACE IN A BEAUTY CONTEST? $10 (we said $15)
11) What early symbol stood for Christ? Fish
12) What was required in all new U.S. cars as of March 1, 1968? Seat Belts
13) What planet is known as both the morning and evening star? Venus
14) (Sports!) Who hit his 600th home run on September 22, 1969 while playing for the San Francisco Giants? Willy Mays
15) How many (horizontal) rows of whiskers are there on one side of a cat's face? 4 (4 rows of 3 columns on each side, 24 total whiskers)
16) What do "spelunkers" do? Explore caves

FINAL QUESTION: How many times is the capacity of a pipe increased if the diameter is doubled? 4 (way to go Cory C and Jim J!)

 

9-29-05   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What is the cube root of 27? 3
2) What is the capitol of South Korea? Seoul
3) Who was King Arthur's queen and Lancealot's lover? Lady Guenevere
4) In what U.S. state is George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, located? Virginia
5) WHAT BREED IS THE ROYAL DOG OF CHINA? Pekinese (we voted on this and Sharpei and the wrong one won)
6) (Sports!) Besides Sydney, what is the only other Australian city to host an Olympic Games? Melbourne
7) Who was Ronald Reagan's first press secretary? James Brady
8) What imaginary island was described in a Sir Thomas Moore 1516 work? Utopia (way to go Knud H!)

50 POINTERS:
9) What is considered the largest single resident home in the world? The Vatican
10) What famous butler was created by P.G. Wodehouse? Jeeves
11) What animal class makes up two thirds of the world's species? Insects
12) What major island is located 250 miles off the south east coast of Africa? Madagascar
13) What civil war took place between 1936 and 1939? Spanish
14) (Sports!) Who was the first African American to tee off in the Masters golf tournament? Lee Elder (we were the only team to get this right!)
15) What kind of acts were banned from Miss America competitions in 1948? Animal
16) How many engines are there on a B-52 bomber? 8 (way to go Jim J!)

FINAL QUESTION: Who won the first overtime playoff game in NFL history? Baltimore Colts

 

10-6-05   1st Place

 

25 POINTERS:

1) What is the man holding in the famous painting "American Gothic"? Pitchfork

2) Who Baptized Jesus Christ ? John the Baptist

3) What was the code name of the A Bomb project ? The Manhattan Project

4) What state is referred to as "Mountain Momma" in one of John Denver's songs ? W. Va

5) WHICH U.S. PRESIDENT DECLARED “THE BALLOT IS STRONGER THAN THE BULLET”? Lincoln (we had this and voted against it).

6) What was the last team Bobby Orr played on in the NHL ? Chicago Black Hawks

7) What animal lives the longest in captivity ? Tortoise

8) Who was the first female Prime Minister of India ? Indira Gandh

 

50 POINTERS:

9) In what Beatles movie ar the 'Blue Meanies" ? Yellow Submarine

10) What New Mexico town is named after a radio gameshow ? Truth or Consequences

11) What is Dennis the Menace's favorite drink ? Root Beer

12) What Southern dish is made from pig intestines ? Chitlins

13) In what city is the original Neiman-Marcus ? Dallas, Tx

14) What is the height of an official soccer goal ? 8 feet

15) What does Mc or Mac mean in a name ? Son of - we said family of which was accepted

16) What is a female fox called ? Vixen

 

FINAL QUESTION: In what countries are the Sierra Nevada Mountains in (not the same range)?  US and Spain (Thanks to Lee for getting us on right track)

 

10-13-05   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) How many volts are most automobile batteries? 12 Volts
2) What are the first names of the acting daughters of Sir Michael Redgrave? Lynn & Vanessa
3) What is the Red Cross known as in Arab speaking countries? Red Crescent
4) After Mexico and Canada, what is the next closest country mileage-wise to the United States? Russia
5) How many wings on a bee? 4
6) (Sports!) Who did the "Miracle" New York Mets defeat to win the 1969 World Series Championship? Baltimore Orioles
7) What U.S. state is known as "the land of 10,000 lakes"? Minnesota
8) What is Japanese Sake made from? Rice

50 POINTERS:
9) WHAT WAS BUILT ON 5000 ACRES OF LANDFILL AT THE HEAD OF JAMAICA BAY NEAR NEW YORK CITY? JFK Airport (we guessed between this and LaGuardia Airport and LaGuardia won.)
10) What fabled area touches Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico? Bermuda Triangle
11) What inert gas is inside fluorescent light bulbs? Argon (we almost changed this to Fluorine!)
12) How many kilograms make up a "metric ton"? 1000 (equals 2205 pounds)
13) What was the name of the last album The Beatles recorded together as a group? Abbey Road
14) (Sports!) Who was nicknamed "The Louisville Lip"? Cassius Clay (AKA Muhammad Ali)
15) HOW MANY HEARTS DOES AN OCTOPUS HAVE? 3 (we guessed 2. Perhaps we should have listened to Mike M's thought which was ""there are 8...one for each testicle"?)
16) What Spanish artist painted a work entitled "The Crucifixion"? Salvador Dali

FINAL QUESTION: What are the first names of the 5 main female characters in the TV show "Desperate Housewives"? Bree, Lynette, Susan, Edi and Gabrielle (the team member who deserves this credit wishes to remain anonymous to the e-mail distribution list--we know who you are and thanks for saving our bacon!)

 

10-20-05   1st Place!


25 POINTERS:
1) What is M*A*S*H* character Cpl. Klinger's first name? Maxwell
2) Who was the tallest U.S. president? Abraham Lincoln
3) What name did the German Nazi Party give to their new order in the 1920's? Third Reich
4) What was the name of the movie about the life of country music star Loretta Lynn? Coal Miner's Daughter
5) Who was the victim of the first live TV broadcast of a murder? Lee Harvey Oswald
6) (Sports!) What Big 12 school's fans root for the "Cyclones"? Iowa State
7) How many pawns does each chess player start with? 8
8) What "staff of life" is mentioned in "The Lord's Prayer"? (Daily) Bread

50 POINTERS:
9) What is Australia's island state? Tazmania
10) What "Clue" board game character is the only single woman? Miss Scarlet
11) What volcano mountain erupted to destroy Pompeii? Mount Vesuvius
12) What land locked European nation declared itself neutral in both World War 1 and 2? Switzerland
13) According to The Everly Brother's song "Wake Up Little Susie", what time was it when Susie was woken up? 4 AM
14) (Sports!) What son of a boxer played in 3 Super Bowl games? Ken Norton, Jr.
15) What happened to the 79th floor of The Empire State Building on July 28, 1945? B-25 airplane crashed into it
16) What is Cinderella's real first name? Ella (way to go Peg B!)

FINAL QUESTION: Who was Carly Simon allegedly referring to in her song "You're So Vain"? Warren Beatty